ZIP 51018 (Cushing, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 51018: 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 |
Ida County sits below Iowa on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Ida County: October worst month: 18.8% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 85 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ida County since 2015: 39 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 52 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 18.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (1.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.9% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 12.9% of truck crashes.
20.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
US-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 51018 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Ts-Carriage Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 51018 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ida County.
- Check whether your routes use US-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.8% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; schedule winter checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 4 |
| Ts-Carriage Ave | 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 51018 at a glance
| Population | 542 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,833 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 51018
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 51018?
Since 2015, 85 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ida County (39 injured, 5 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 51018?
US-20 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 51018 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 51018?
Truck crashes in Ida County peak in October, with 18.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 51018?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Ida County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 51018 compare with Iowa?
Ida County records 102.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 51018?
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.