ZIP 68940 (Funk, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68940: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Phelps County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 112 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Phelps County compares with Nebraska
Phelps County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Phelps County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Phelps County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 104.6 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.8% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.3% | 16.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 12.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 44% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Phelps County has lower values than Nebraska for deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
Phelps County at a glance: January the month with the most truck crashes: 14.3% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 112 crashes involving commercial trucks in Phelps County since 2015: 72 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.3% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (3.6%).
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (13.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.3% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-183 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: CR-733 Road (1) and I-80 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 68940 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-183; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Phelps County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-183 | 3 |
| CR-733 Road | 1 |
| I-80 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Phelps County) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 9 |
| US-6 | 8 |
| US-183 | 7 |
| 006 /160.340/Us6 & Brewster Rd-E Of Holdrege | 3 |
| 4Th Ave | 3 |
| A Rd | 3 |
| 006 /159.270/Fourth Ave(Us6) & Lincoln St | 2 |
| 006 /162.440/Us6 & "R" Rd-E Of Holdrege | 2 |
ZIP 68940 at a glance
| Population | 518 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $107,841 |
| Median home value | $211,174 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Phelps County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 8 | +38% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 8 | -6% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 10 | +23% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68940
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 68940?
Phelps County has had 112 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 72 people and killing 3.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 68940?
Since 2015, US-183 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68940: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 68940?
January has the most truck crashes in Phelps County, 14.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 68940?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Phelps County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 68940 compare with Nebraska?
Phelps County records 104.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 68940?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.