ZIP 51006 (Battle Creek, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 51006: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ida 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
1 of 85 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ida County compares with Iowa
Ida County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ida County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ida County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 102.8 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.8% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.2% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Ida County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Ida County: October the month with the most truck crashes: 18.8% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 85 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ida County. They injured 39 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 52 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 18.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 1.2%.
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 12.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.8% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 51006 since 2015 were spread across roads: Ts-Carriage Ave (1) and US-59 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 51006 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 20.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; 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 Ida County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Ts-Carriage Ave | 1 |
| US-59 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ida County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 12 |
| US-59 | 5 |
| Us 59/S Main St And Us 20 And | 5 |
| State 175/Iowa 175 And M031/Qu | 3 |
| Ia 175 | 3 |
| 260Th St | 2 |
| Adams Ave And Us 20 | 2 |
| East County Rd And Main St | 2 |
ZIP 51006 at a glance
| Population | 1,287 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,625 |
| Median home value | $97,020 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ida 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 | 2 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 4 | +132% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 8 | +81% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 6 | -17% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 51006
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 51006?
Ida County has had 85 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 39 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 51006?
Truck crashes in Ida County peak in October, with 18.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 51006?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ida County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 51006 compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 102.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ida County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 51006?
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.