ZIP 68949 (Holdrege, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68949: 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 sits below Nebraska on 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.
The headline for Phelps County: January 14.3% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 112 crashes involving commercial trucks in Phelps County since 2015: 72 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 39 days in fully reported years.
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.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 13.9% of truck crashes.
17.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 68949 is US-183, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-733 Road (1) and US-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 1.8% across Nebraska.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68949 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Phelps County.
- Check whether your routes use US-183, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 4 |
| CR-733 Road | 1 |
| US-6 | 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 68949 at a glance
| Population | 6,662 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,273 |
| Median home value | $196,748 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68949
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 68949?
112 truck crashes have been reported in Phelps County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 72 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 68949?
NHTSA data shows US-183 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68949 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 68949?
Truck crashes in Phelps County peak in January, with 14.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 68949?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Phelps County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 68949 compare with Nebraska?
The yearly rate is 104.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Phelps County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 68949?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.