ZIP 69144 (Keystone, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 69144: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Keith 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 337 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Keith County compares with Nebraska
Keith County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Keith County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Keith County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 359.3 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 5.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 30.1% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.4% | 20.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Nebraska, Keith County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Keith County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.8% for Nebraska.
Overview
Police reported 337 crashes involving commercial trucks in Keith County since 2015: 254 people were injured and 25 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 14.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (3.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 30.1% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 69144.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Keith County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 69144 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 24.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Nebraska.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 30.1% of truck crashes here, more than Nebraska; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Keith 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 (Keith County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 113 |
| US-26 | 8 |
| 080 /114.280/I80 Sw Of Rd West "K"-Sw Of Brule | 6 |
| I-80 / Milepost 137 / 3.04E, 1.13S Of Roscoe | 4 |
| 080 /133.190/I80 W Of Wb Ramp From L51B-E Of Oga | 3 |
| 080 /138.600/I80 E Of Rd East "K"-Sw Of Paxton | 3 |
| I-80 Wb Ramp | 3 |
| Ne-61 | 3 |
ZIP 69144 at a glance
| Population | 145 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,500 |
| Median home value | $314,015 |
| Home ownership | 45% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Keith 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 | 23 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 27 | +14% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 26 | -3% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 32 | +25% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 32 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 69144
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 69144?
337 truck crashes have been reported in Keith County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 254 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 69144?
March has the most truck crashes in Keith County, 14.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 69144?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Keith County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 69144 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Keith County has 359.3 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 69144?
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.