ZIP 51025 (Holstein, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 51025: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for 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
Truck crashes peak in October (18.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (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 51025 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-20 (3) and Ts-Carriage Ave (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 51025 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.
- 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 Ida County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 3 |
| 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 51025 at a glance
| Population | 1,925 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,543 |
| Median home value | $129,803 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 51025
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 51025?
Ida County has had 85 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 39 people and killing 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 51025?
Truck crashes in Ida County peak in October, with 18.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 51025?
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 51025 compared with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Ida County has 102.8 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 51025?
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.