ZIP 50451 (Lakota, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50451: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kossuth 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
2 of 126 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kossuth County compares with Iowa
Kossuth County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kossuth County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kossuth County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 75.7 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.3% | 18.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.8% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 61% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 10.8% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 53% below the state |
Kossuth County has lower values than Iowa for garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Kossuth County: May the month with the most truck crashes: 12.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 126 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kossuth County since 2015: 69 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (3.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.2% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 11.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50451 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-A38/390TH St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 50451 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kossuth County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Iowa.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Kossuth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-A38/390TH St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kossuth County) |
|---|---|
| US-18 | 14 |
| US-169 | 12 |
| Ave | 8 |
| State 9/Iowa 9 And 200 Ave Mea | 3 |
| P016/20 Ave | 3 |
| Ia 9 | 3 |
| B040/210 St | 3 |
| Feet N Of C-12 On #169 | 2 |
ZIP 50451 at a glance
| Population | 432 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,750 |
| Median home value | $52,710 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kossuth 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 9 | +101% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 14 | +62% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 9 | -36% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50451
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 50451?
126 truck crashes have been reported in Kossuth County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 69 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 50451?
May has the most truck crashes in Kossuth County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 50451?
Since 2015, Kossuth County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 50451 compare with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 75.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kossuth County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 50451?
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.