ZIP 69128 (Bushnell, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 69128: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kimball 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
1 of 178 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kimball County compares with Nebraska
Kimball County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kimball County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kimball County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 486.9 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 8.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 69% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 41.8% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.8% | 20.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 42.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.8× the state |
Kimball County has lower values than Nebraska for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Kimball County: 41.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 16.7% in Nebraska.
Overview
Police reported 178 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kimball County since 2015: 78 people were injured and 16 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in August (3.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.1% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (10.7%).
41.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 69128 happened on I-80 (4); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.6% of the total, against 1.8% across Nebraska.
Route planning tips for ZIP 69128 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.0% of truck crashes here, more than Nebraska; adjust start times where you can.
- With 41.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Nebraska), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Kimball County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kimball County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 39 |
| 080 /27.000/I80 W Of Cr 55-Sw Of Dix | 5 |
| 080 /23.960/I80 W Of Cr 49-E Of Kimball | 3 |
| 080 /27.770/I80 E Of Cr 55-Sw Of Dix | 3 |
| I80 / Milepost 32 | 3 |
| 080 /0.820/I80 E Of L53B-Sw Of Bushnell | 2 |
| 080 /12.300/I80 W Of Cr 27-Se Of Bushnell | 2 |
| 080 /14.500/I80 E Of Cr 27-Sw Of Kimball | 2 |
ZIP 69128 at a glance
| Population | 404 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,396 |
| Median home value | $89,724 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kimball 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 | 14 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 16 | +13% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 18 | +19% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 14 | -26% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 69128
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 69128?
178 truck crashes have been reported in Kimball County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 78 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 69128?
Truck crashes in Kimball County peak in March, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 69128?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Kimball County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 69128 compare with Nebraska?
Kimball County records 486.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 69128?
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.