ZIP 69347 (Hay Springs, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 69347: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sheridan 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 32 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Sheridan County compares with Nebraska
Sheridan County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sheridan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sheridan County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.4 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.7% | 16.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 26% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.0% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 51% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 30.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 30% below the state |
| After dark | 23.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Sheridan County has lower values than Nebraska for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Sheridan County: July the month with the most truck crashes: 18.8% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 32 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sheridan County since 2015: 14 people were injured and 2 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 134 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 18.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 3.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 30.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 15.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.7% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 69347 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sheridan County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 69347 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Sheridan 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 (Sheridan County) |
|---|---|
| Ne-2 | 2 |
| US-20 | 2 |
| 002 /106.110/N2 E Of 390Th Ln-Se Of Hay Springs | 1 |
| 002 /116.810/N2 W Of N27-Se Of Rushville | 1 |
| 002 /98.800/N2 Se Of 433Rd Trl-S Of Hay Springs | 1 |
| 020 /102.870/Us20 & 230Th Ln-W Of Gordon | 1 |
| 020 /103.000/Us20 E Of 230Th Ln-W Of Gordon | 1 |
| 020 /105.010/Us20 W Of 205Th Ln-W Of Gordon | 1 |
ZIP 69347 at a glance
| Population | 1,324 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,133 |
| Median home value | $108,157 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Sheridan 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | +9% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 3 | -24% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 2 | -46% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 69347
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 69347?
Sheridan County has had 32 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 14 people and killing 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 69347?
The worst month is July: 18.8% of truck crashes in Sheridan County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 69347?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sheridan County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 69347 compare with Nebraska?
Sheridan County records 55.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 69347?
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.