ZIP 69145 (Kimball, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 69145: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kimball 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 178 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kimball County compares with Nebraska
Kimball County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kimball County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kimball County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 486.9 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 8.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 69% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 41.8% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.8% | 20.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 42.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.8× the state |
Kimball County sits below Nebraska on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Kimball County: 41.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Overview
Kimball County has recorded 178 truck crashes since 2015, with 78 people injured and 16 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in August (3.9%).
November through March accounts for 49.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 41.8% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-71 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.8% in Nebraska.
Route planning tips for ZIP 69145 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kimball County.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Nebraska.
- 41.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Nebraska; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Kimball County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 5 |
| SR-71 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kimball County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 39 |
| 080 /27.000/I80 W Of Cr 55-Sw Of Dix | 5 |
| 080 /23.960/I80 W Of Cr 49-E Of Kimball | 3 |
| 080 /27.770/I80 E Of Cr 55-Sw Of Dix | 3 |
| I80 / Milepost 32 | 3 |
| 080 /0.820/I80 E Of L53B-Sw Of Bushnell | 2 |
| 080 /12.300/I80 W Of Cr 27-Se Of Bushnell | 2 |
| 080 /14.500/I80 E Of Cr 27-Sw Of Kimball | 2 |
ZIP 69145 at a glance
| Population | 2,511 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,846 |
| Median home value | $131,130 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kimball 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 | 14 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 16 | +13% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 18 | +19% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 14 | -26% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 69145
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 69145?
Since 2015, 178 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kimball County (78 injured, 16 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 69145?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 69145 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 69145?
March has the most truck crashes in Kimball County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 69145?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Kimball County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 69145 compared with Nebraska?
The yearly rate is 486.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kimball County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 69145?
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.