ZIP 51020 (Galva, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 51020: 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 has lower values than Iowa for 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.
Ida County at a glance: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 52 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (18.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.8% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 51020 since 2015: US-20 (2) and CR-D15 190Th St (1). No single road stands out.
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 51020 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ida County.
- 20.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 2 |
| CR-D15 190Th St | 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 51020 at a glance
| Population | 632 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,066 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 51020
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 51020?
85 truck crashes have been reported in Ida County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 39 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 51020?
Truck crashes in Ida County peak in October, with 18.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 51020?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ida County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 51020 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Ida County has 102.8 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 51020?
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.