ZIP 69165 (Sutherland, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 69165: 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 |
Lincoln County sits below Nebraska 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.
Lincoln County at a glance: 1 in 526 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.8% across Nebraska.
Overview
Since 2015, 538 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lincoln County. They injured 325 people and killed 37.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.9%.
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out 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
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.2%, compared with 1.8% in Nebraska.
Route planning tips for ZIP 69165 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 18.0% 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
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 69165 at a glance
| Population | 1,760 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,795 |
| Median home value | $210,342 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 69165
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 69165?
538 truck crashes have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, with 37 deaths and 325 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 69165?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 69165 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 69165?
The worst month is December: 11.3% of truck crashes in Lincoln County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 69165?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, 0.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 69165 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
Lincoln County records 143.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 69165?
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.