ZIP 69356 (Minatare, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 69356: 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 |
Scotts Bluff County sits below Nebraska 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.
Scotts Bluff County at a glance: October 14.9% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 175 crashes involving commercial trucks in Scotts Bluff County since 2015: 115 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.6% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 69356 since 2015: SR-92 (1) and US-26 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 69356 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 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 69356 at a glance
| Population | 2,114 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,787 |
| Median home value | $187,947 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 69356
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 69356?
175 truck crashes have been reported in Scotts Bluff County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 115 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 69356?
Truck crashes in Scotts Bluff County peak in October, with 14.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 69356?
Since 2015, Scotts Bluff County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 69356 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 69356?
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.