ZIP 69134 (Elsie, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 69134: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Perkins 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 40 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Perkins County compares with Nebraska
Perkins County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Perkins County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Perkins County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 117.8 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 100% below 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 | 2.8% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 83% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 36.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.6× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.8% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 86% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 22% below the state |
| After dark | 25.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Nebraska, Perkins County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Perkins County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.8% for Nebraska.
Overview
Perkins County has recorded 40 truck crashes since 2015, with 19 people injured and 0 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 112 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 17.5% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 33.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 13.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 69134.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Perkins County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 69134 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Perkins County.
- Morning starts matter: 36.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Nebraska.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Perkins County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Perkins County) |
|---|---|
| Ne-23 | 5 |
| 023 /32.540/N23 & Cr 342-W Of Elsie | 4 |
| SR-23 | 3 |
| N-23 And N-61 Intersection / Milepost 64 | 2 |
| 023 /18.800/N23 & Cr 328.5-E Of Grant | 1 |
| 023 /19.010/N23 W Of Cr 329-E Of Grant | 1 |
| 023 /29.040/N23 W Of Cr 339-E Of Madrid | 1 |
| 023 /29.940/N23 E Of Cr 339-E Of Madrid | 1 |
ZIP 69134 at a glance
| Population | 327 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,250 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Perkins 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 1 | -75% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 4 | +260% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 3 | -17% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 3. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 69134
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 69134?
Perkins County has had 40 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 19 people and killing 0.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 69134?
Truck crashes in Perkins County peak in March, with 17.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 69134?
Since 2015, Perkins County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 69134 compare with Nebraska?
The yearly rate is 117.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Perkins County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 69134?
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.