ZIP 51004 (Anthon, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 51004: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Woodbury 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
13 of 687 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Woodbury County compares with Iowa
Woodbury County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Woodbury County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Woodbury County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.1 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 51% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.4% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.3% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Woodbury County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Woodbury County: 1.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Iowa.
Overview
Woodbury County has recorded 687 truck crashes since 2015, with 236 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 43.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.0%).
13.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 51004.
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 51004 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Iowa; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Woodbury 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 (Woodbury County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 66 |
| I-29 | 53 |
| Interstate 29/I 29 | 22 |
| Harbor Dr And Singing Hills Bl | 15 |
| Ia 376 | 9 |
| Interstate 29/Ne Ramp And Stat | 9 |
| Hoeven Dr And 6Th St | 8 |
| Ia 12 | 8 |
ZIP 51004 at a glance
| Population | 858 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,882 |
| Median home value | $113,774 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Woodbury 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 | 25 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 53 | +113% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 57 | +8% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 59 | +3% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 25 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 59. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 51004
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 51004?
687 truck crashes have been reported in Woodbury County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 236 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 51004?
December has the most truck crashes in Woodbury County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 51004?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Woodbury County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 51004 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Woodbury County records 56.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 51004?
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.