ZIP 69355 (Melbeta, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 69355: 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
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 |
Compared with Nebraska, Scotts Bluff County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Nebraska on injuries per crash.
What stands out in Scotts Bluff County: October worst month: 14.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 175 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Scotts Bluff County. They injured 115 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 14.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 69355 happened on SR-92 (1) and US-26 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 1.8% in Nebraska.
Route planning tips for ZIP 69355 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Scotts Bluff County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-92 | 1 |
| US-26 | 1 |
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 69355 at a glance
| Population | 146 |
| Density | 587 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,000 |
| Median home value | $89,767 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 69355
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 69355?
Since 2015, 175 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Scotts Bluff County (115 injured, 8 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 69355?
October has the most truck crashes in Scotts Bluff County, 14.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 69355?
Since 2015, Scotts Bluff County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 69355 compared with Nebraska?
Per 100,000 residents, Scotts Bluff County has 42.2 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 69355?
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.