ZIP 69361 (Scottsbluff, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 69361: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sioux 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 24 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sioux County compares with Nebraska
Sioux County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sioux County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sioux County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 190.3 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 3.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 17.4 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 3.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.0% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 22% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 13.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 42% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 57% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 60.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 21.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Compared with Nebraska, Sioux County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Sioux County: 17.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.8 in Nebraska.
Overview
Police reported 24 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sioux County since 2015: 10 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 175 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 16.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 60.9% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 13.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.0% 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 69361 happened on SR-71 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Sioux County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 69361 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, 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 Sioux County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-71 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sioux County) |
|---|---|
| Ne-71 | 4 |
| Hwy-20 / 1056Ft / E /W Hat Creek Rd | 2 |
| 020 /15.620/Us20 W Of Andrews Rd-E Of Harrison | 1 |
| 020 /17.710/Us20 E Of Cottonwood Rd-E Of Harriso | 1 |
| 020 /23.810/Us20 Sw Of R23F-Se Of Harrison | 1 |
| 020 /28.000/Us20 Sw Of White River Rd-Se Of Harr | 1 |
| 071 /71.760/N71 S Of S "C" Rd-Se Of Harrison | 1 |
| 071 /77.150/N71 N Of S "C" Rd-Se Of Harrison | 1 |
ZIP 69361 at a glance
| Population | 17,187 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,623 |
| Median home value | $156,160 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sioux 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 | 3 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 2 | -27% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 2 | -9% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 2 | +11% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 69361
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 69361?
Since 2015, 24 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sioux County (10 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 69361?
The worst month is March: 16.7% of truck crashes in Sioux County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 69361?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Sioux County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 69361 compare with Nebraska?
Sioux County records 190.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 69361?
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.