ZIP 69337 (Chadron, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 69337: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dawes 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 42 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Dawes County compares with Nebraska
Dawes County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dawes County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dawes County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.3 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.21 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 63% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 38.5% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.1% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 69.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.6× the state |
| After dark | 30.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Dawes County has lower values than Nebraska for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Nebraska on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Dawes County: 38.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 16.7% in Nebraska.
Overview
Dawes County has recorded 42 truck crashes since 2015, with 8 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 103 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 19.0% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (2.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 69.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (11.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 38.5% 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 69337.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Dawes County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 69337 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dawes County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Nebraska.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 38.5% 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
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 Dawes 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 (Dawes County) |
|---|---|
| US-385 | 7 |
| 020 /58.600/Us20 & Ash St(Us385) | 3 |
| SR-385 | 3 |
| 385 /155.300/Us385 At Table Rd-S Of Chadron | 2 |
| SR-20 | 2 |
| US-20 | 2 |
| 020 /37.810/Us20 & Bethel Rd-Ne Of Crawford | 1 |
| 020 /47.050/Us20 E Of Norman Rd-Se Of Whitney | 1 |
ZIP 69337 at a glance
| Population | 6,466 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,306 |
| Median home value | $168,590 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dawes 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | +14% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 5 | +38% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 3 | -48% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 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 69337
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 69337?
42 truck crashes have been reported in Dawes County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 8 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 69337?
Truck crashes in Dawes County peak in November, with 19.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 69337?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dawes County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 69337 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
Dawes County records 44.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 69337?
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.