ZIP 69348 (Hemingford, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 69348: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Box Butte 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 67 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Box Butte County compares with Nebraska
Box Butte County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Box Butte County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Box Butte County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.1 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 8% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.1 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.2% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 63% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Box Butte County sits below Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Box Butte County at a glance: October the month with the most truck crashes: 20.9% of the year's total.
Overview
Box Butte County has recorded 67 truck crashes since 2015, with 43 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 61 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (20.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 13.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.2% 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 69348.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Box Butte County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 69348 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Box Butte County.
- 24.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Nebraska; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 21.2% 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
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 Box Butte 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 (Box Butte County) |
|---|---|
| US-385 | 4 |
| 385 /108.470/Us385 At Kansas St | 3 |
| 087 /11.660/N87 S Of Grant Rd-N Of Alliance | 2 |
| 385 /110.530/Us385 & Nance Rd | 2 |
| Cr 74 & Gage Rd-Sw Of Hemingford | 2 |
| Ne-71 | 2 |
| Perkins Rd W Of Cr 76-W Of Alliance | 2 |
| 002 /66.150/N2 & Cr 71-W Of Hemingford | 1 |
ZIP 69348 at a glance
| Population | 1,334 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,719 |
| Median home value | $119,753 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Box Butte 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 | 6 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 6 | +3% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 6 | -3% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | -6% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 69348
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 69348?
Box Butte County has had 67 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 43 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 69348?
October has the most truck crashes in Box Butte County, 20.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 69348?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Box Butte County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 69348 compared with Nebraska?
Box Butte County records 56.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 69348?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.