ZIP 69129 (Chappell, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 69129: 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.
The headline for Deuel County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.8% in Nebraska.
Overview
Police reported 201 crashes involving commercial trucks in Deuel County since 2015: 107 people were injured and 12 were 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%).
November through March accounts for 52.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 29.7% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 69129 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-80 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Deuel County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 69129 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most 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
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 Deuel County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 3 |
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 69129 at a glance
| Population | 1,292 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,105 |
| Median home value | $105,683 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 69129
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 69129?
Since 2015, 201 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Deuel County (107 injured, 12 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 69129?
December has the most truck crashes in Deuel County, 18.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 69129?
Since 2015, Deuel County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 69129 compare with Nebraska?
Deuel County records 937.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 69129?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.