ZIP 69023 (Champion, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 69023: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chase 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
0 of 32 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chase County compares with Nebraska
Chase County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chase County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chase County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 77.3 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.5 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 7% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.5% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 25% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.6% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 30% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.6% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 20% below the state |
| After dark | 9.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 62% below the state |
Compared with Nebraska, Chase County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Chase County at a glance: 12.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.8 across Nebraska.
Overview
Since 2015, 32 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Chase County. They injured 17 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 125 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (18.8% of the year) and are lowest in March (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (16.1%).
12.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 69023 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-734 Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Chase County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 69023 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chase County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Chase County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-734 Road | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chase County) |
|---|---|
| 006 /22.300/Us6 & 332Nd Ave-N Of Imperial | 3 |
| US-6 | 3 |
| 006 /26.190/Us6 & 334Th Ave-E Of Imperial | 2 |
| 006 /4.170/Us6 & 314Th Ave-Se Of Lamar | 2 |
| 006 /7.330/Us6 & 317Th Ave-Nw Of Imperial | 2 |
| S Arapahoe St / South Of E Kiowa St/Northbound | 2 |
| SR-6 | 2 |
| 006 /0.001/Us6 & 310Th Ave-Nw Of Imperial | 1 |
ZIP 69023 at a glance
| Population | 315 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $114,107 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chase 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 | 4 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | -35% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | +67% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 2 | -52% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 69023
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 69023?
Chase County has had 32 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 17 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 69023?
The worst month is July: 18.8% of truck crashes in Chase County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 69023?
Since 2015, Chase County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 69023 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Chase County has 77.3 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 69023?
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.