ZIP 69367 (Whitney, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 69367: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dawes 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 42 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Dawes County compares with Nebraska
Dawes County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dawes County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dawes County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.3 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.21 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 63% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 38.5% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.1% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 69.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.6× the state |
| After dark | 30.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Dawes County sits below Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Dawes County: 38.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Overview
Since 2015, 42 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dawes County. They injured 8 people and killed 1.
That averages about one truck crash every 103 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (19.0% of the year) and are lowest in May (2.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 69.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 38.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 69367.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dawes County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 69367 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 25.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Nebraska; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 38.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Nebraska; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Dawes 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 (Dawes County) |
|---|---|
| US-385 | 7 |
| 020 /58.600/Us20 & Ash St(Us385) | 3 |
| SR-385 | 3 |
| 385 /155.300/Us385 At Table Rd-S Of Chadron | 2 |
| SR-20 | 2 |
| US-20 | 2 |
| 020 /37.810/Us20 & Bethel Rd-Ne Of Crawford | 1 |
| 020 /47.050/Us20 E Of Norman Rd-Se Of Whitney | 1 |
ZIP 69367 at a glance
| Population | 89 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,656 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dawes 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | +14% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 5 | +38% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 3 | -48% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 69367
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 69367?
Dawes County has had 42 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 8 people and killing 1.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 69367?
Truck crashes in Dawes County peak in November, with 19.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 69367?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Dawes County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 69367 compared with Nebraska?
The yearly rate is 44.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dawes County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 69367?
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.