ZIP 69034 (Indianola, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 69034: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Red Willow 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 53 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Red Willow County compares with Nebraska
Red Willow County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Red Willow County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Red Willow County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.4 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.7 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.57 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.4% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 8% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.1% | 20.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.1% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Nebraska, Red Willow County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Nebraska on deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
Red Willow County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.8% in Nebraska.
Overview
Police reported 53 crashes involving commercial trucks in Red Willow County since 2015: 33 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 77 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 17.0% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (1.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.2% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.4% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 69034 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Red Willow County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 69034 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Red Willow County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Red Willow County) |
|---|---|
| US-83 | 3 |
| 006 /88.390/Us6 At Dr 715-E Of Mccook | 2 |
| 006 /102.880/Us6 Sw Of 401-W Of Bartley | 1 |
| 006 /103.940/Maple St(Us6) & Warren St | 1 |
| 006 /105.100/Us6 Ne Of Rd 403-E Of Bartley | 1 |
| 006 /107.170/Us6 & Rd 405-Ne Of Bartley | 1 |
| 006 /107.300/Us6 Ne Of Rd 405-Ne Of Bartley | 1 |
| 006 /107.490/Us6 Ne Of Rd 405-Ne Of Bartley | 1 |
ZIP 69034 at a glance
| Population | 895 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,058 |
| Median home value | $132,146 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Red Willow 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 | 7 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 7 | -5% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 6 | -13% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | -41% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 69034
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 69034?
53 truck crashes have been reported in Red Willow County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 33 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 69034?
April has the most truck crashes in Red Willow County, 17.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 69034?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Red Willow County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 69034 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Red Willow County has 45.4 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 69034?
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.