ZIP 69352 (Lyman, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 69352: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Scotts Bluff 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
3 of 175 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Scotts Bluff County compares with Nebraska
Scotts Bluff County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scotts Bluff County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scotts Bluff County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.2 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 4.8 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.6% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 53% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 24.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Scotts Bluff County has lower values than Nebraska for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher injuries per crash.
Scotts Bluff County at a glance: October 14.9% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 175 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Scotts Bluff County. They injured 115 people and killed 8.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (14.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.0%).
November through March accounts for 38.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 69352 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 69352 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Scotts Bluff County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Scotts Bluff 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 (Scotts Bluff County) |
|---|---|
| US-26 | 21 |
| SR-26 | 11 |
| Ne-71 | 5 |
| 026 /23.720/N Bypass(Us26) & E 27Th St | 4 |
| SR-71 | 4 |
| Nebraska Hwy 92 | 3 |
| 026 /22.280/N Bypass(Us26) & Ave "I"(N71) | 2 |
| 026 /22.790/N Bypass(Us26) & Ave "B" | 2 |
ZIP 69352 at a glance
| Population | 552 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,229 |
| Median home value | $99,068 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Scotts Bluff 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 | 20 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 15 | -28% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 15 | +4% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 16 | +5% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 69352
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 69352?
175 truck crashes have been reported in Scotts Bluff County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 115 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 69352?
The worst month is October: 14.9% of truck crashes in Scotts Bluff County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 69352?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Scotts Bluff County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 69352 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Scotts Bluff County has 42.2 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 69352?
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.