ZIP 69045 (Wauneta, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 69045: 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 |
Chase County sits below Nebraska 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.
What stands out in Chase County: 12.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Nebraska: 4.8).
Overview
Police reported 32 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chase County since 2015: 17 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 125 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 18.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 16.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.5% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 69045 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-6 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chase County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 69045 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Chase County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 2 |
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 69045 at a glance
| Population | 801 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,250 |
| Median home value | $105,713 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 69045
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 69045?
32 truck crashes have been reported in Chase County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 17 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 69045?
Truck crashes in Chase County peak in July, with 18.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 69045?
Since 2015, Chase County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 69045 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Chase County has 77.3 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 69045?
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.