ZIP 69122 (Big Springs, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 69122: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Deuel 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 201 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Deuel County compares with Nebraska
Deuel County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Deuel County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Deuel County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 937.0 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 15.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.57 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 29.7% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 38.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Deuel County sits below Nebraska on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Deuel County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.8% in Nebraska.
Overview
Deuel County has recorded 201 truck crashes since 2015, with 107 people injured and 12 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (18.4% of the year) and are lowest in August (3.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 29.7% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 69122 is I-80, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Deuel County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 69122 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 29.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Nebraska; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Deuel County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 5 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Deuel County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 69 |
| 080 /86.910/I80 Se Of Eb Ramp From L25A-Se Of Chap | 5 |
| 030 /93.380/W Jct Us30 & N27-E Of Chappell | 4 |
| I-76 | 4 |
| 076 /1.000/I76 Sw Of Cr 199-Sw Of Big Springs | 2 |
| 076 /3.150/I76 & I80-Sw Of Big Springs | 2 |
| 080 /102.230/I80 & Wb Loop From I76-Sw Of Big Sp | 2 |
| 080 /102.400/I80 W Of I76-Sw Of Big Springs | 2 |
ZIP 69122 at a glance
| Population | 654 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,194 |
| Median home value | $125,235 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Deuel 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 | 17 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 18 | +3% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 17 | -1% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 18 | +4% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 18. 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 69122
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 69122?
201 truck crashes have been reported in Deuel County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 107 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 69122?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 69122 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 69122?
December has the most truck crashes in Deuel County, 18.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 69122?
Since 2015, Deuel County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 69122 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 937.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Deuel County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 69122?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.