ZIP 69366 (Whitman, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 69366: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cherry 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 58 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cherry County compares with Nebraska
Cherry County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cherry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cherry County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.0 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 62% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.3% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 12.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 43% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.8% | 20.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 49.1% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 2.0× the state |
Cherry County has lower values than Nebraska for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
Cherry County at a glance: 49.1% of truck crashes happen after dark, vs 24.5% in Nebraska.
Overview
Cherry County has recorded 58 truck crashes since 2015, with 26 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 73 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (13.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (3.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 12.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 27.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 69366 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Cherry County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 69366 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cherry County.
- With 27.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Nebraska), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Cherry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cherry County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 8 |
| U.S. Highway 20 | 4 |
| 020 /200.070/Us20 N Of Schlagel Creek Rd-Se Of V | 2 |
| 020 /208.930/Us20 Nw Of Arabia Dr-Nw Of Wood Lak | 2 |
| US-83 | 2 |
| 020 /127.200/Us20 Sw Of Wiley Dr-Sw Of Merriman | 1 |
| 020 /127.940/Us20 Sw Of Wiley Dr-Sw Of Merriman | 1 |
| 020 /130.600/Us20 Ne Of Wiley Dr-Sw Of Merriman | 1 |
ZIP 69366 at a glance
| Population | 290 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,750 |
| Median home value | $177,536 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cherry 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | +6% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 6 | +32% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | -25% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 69366
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 69366?
Since 2015, 58 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cherry County (26 injured, 1 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 69366?
The worst month is June: 13.8% of truck crashes in Cherry County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 69366?
Since 2015, Cherry County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 69366 compared with Nebraska?
Per 100,000 residents, Cherry County has 90.0 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 69366?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.