ZIP 68958 (Loomis, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68958: 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
Phelps County at a glance: January 14.3% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 112 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Phelps County. They injured 72 people and killed 3.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 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.
Road surface: 17.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 68958 since 2015: US-183 (3) and CR-733 Road (1). No single road stands out.
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 68958 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 |
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 68958 at a glance
| Population | 613 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,021 |
| Median home value | $189,434 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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. 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 68958
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 68958?
Since 2015, 112 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Phelps County (72 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 68958?
The worst month is January: 14.3% of truck crashes in Phelps County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 68958?
Since 2015, Phelps County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 68958 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Phelps County has 104.6 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 68958?
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.