ZIP 69130 (Cozad, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 69130: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dawson 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
2 of 501 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dawson County compares with Nebraska
Dawson County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dawson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dawson County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 168.1 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.57 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.0% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.5% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Nebraska, Dawson County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in Dawson County: 1 in 227 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 1.8% for Nebraska.
Overview
Since 2015, 501 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dawson County. They injured 298 people and killed 21.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.5% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
20.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 69130 is I-80, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-30 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.4% of the total, against 1.8% across Nebraska.
Route planning tips for ZIP 69130 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dawson County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.0% of truck crashes here, more than Nebraska; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Dawson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 6 |
| US-30 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dawson County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 168 |
| US-283 | 8 |
| US-30 | 5 |
| 080 /237.020/I80 W Of Us283-S Of Lexington | 4 |
| 080 /252.320/I80 E Of Cr 446-Se Of Overton | 4 |
| 080 /254.980/I80 E Of Cr 450-Se Of Overton | 4 |
| Marker 233, I- 80 | 4 |
| Plum Creek Pkwy | 4 |
ZIP 69130 at a glance
| Population | 5,004 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,388 |
| Median home value | $152,276 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dawson 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 | 40 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 35 | -12% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 36 | +3% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 45 | +25% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 40 a year in the 1990s and 45 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 69130
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 69130?
Dawson County has had 501 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 298 people and killing 21.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 69130?
I-80 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 69130 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 69130?
Truck crashes in Dawson County peak in July, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 69130?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Dawson County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 69130 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
Dawson County records 168.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 69130?
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.