ZIP 51016 (Correctionville, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 51016: 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
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. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
Woodbury County at a glance: 1.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.5 in Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 687 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Woodbury County. They injured 236 people and killed 12.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.5% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
13.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 51016 since 2015: US-20 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 51016 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Woodbury County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.6% 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
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 2 |
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 51016 at a glance
| Population | 1,080 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,875 |
| Median home value | $90,212 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 51016
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 51016?
687 truck crashes have been reported in Woodbury County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 236 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 51016?
December has the most truck crashes in Woodbury County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 51016?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Woodbury County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 51016 compared with Iowa?
Woodbury County records 56.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 51016?
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.