ZIP 69168 (Venango, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 69168: 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. It runs above Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
Perkins County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.8% across Nebraska.
Overview
Police reported 40 crashes involving commercial trucks in Perkins County since 2015: 19 people were injured and 0 were 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (13.2%).
2.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 69168 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Perkins County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 69168 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Perkins County.
- 36.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Nebraska; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 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 69168 at a glance
| Population | 288 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,875 |
| Median home value | $83,696 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 69168
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 69168?
Since 2015, 40 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Perkins County (19 injured, 0 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 69168?
Truck crashes in Perkins County peak in March, with 17.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 69168?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Perkins County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 69168 compared with Nebraska?
Per 100,000 residents, Perkins County has 117.8 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 69168?
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.