ZIP 69143 (Hershey, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 69143: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lincoln 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 538 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln County compares with Nebraska
Lincoln County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 143.8 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.57 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 90% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.0% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.5% | 20.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Nebraska, Lincoln County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Lincoln County: 1 in 526 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.2%, vs 1.8% in Nebraska.
Overview
Since 2015, 538 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lincoln County. They injured 325 people and killed 37.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 69143 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.2% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 69143 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 18.0% of truck crashes here, more than Nebraska; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Lincoln 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 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 122 |
| US-83 | 7 |
| 080 /164.130/I80 W Of L56C-S Of Hershey | 5 |
| Newberry Access | 4 |
| 080 /205.630/I80 Nw Of Peckham Rd-Se Of Brady | 3 |
| 083 /80.031/Us83 & State Farm Rd | 3 |
| 083 /83.300/Jeffers St(Us83) And 4Th St | 3 |
| Newberry Acc | 3 |
ZIP 69143 at a glance
| Population | 1,789 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,625 |
| Median home value | $199,265 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 44 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 49 | +12% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 51 | +4% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 44 | -13% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 44 to 44. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 69143
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 69143?
538 truck crashes have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, with 37 deaths and 325 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 69143?
I-80 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 69143 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 69143?
The worst month is December: 11.3% of truck crashes in Lincoln County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 69143?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Lincoln County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 69143 compared with Nebraska?
Per 100,000 residents, Lincoln County has 143.8 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 69143?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.