ZIP 51033 (Linn Grove, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 51033: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clay 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
2 of 119 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clay County compares with Iowa
Clay County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clay County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.6 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 57% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.2% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.3% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.6% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Clay County has lower values than Iowa for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Clay County at a glance: 1 in 108 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.9%, against 2.2% for Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 119 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clay County since 2015: 54 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 37 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.4% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 22.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 51033 since 2015: US-71 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 51033 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clay County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Iowa.
- With 22.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Iowa), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clay County) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 10 |
| US-18 | 7 |
| Us 71 And B019/320Th St And Us | 6 |
| 130Th Ave | 4 |
| 310Th Ave | 2 |
| 430Th St And 310Th Ave | 2 |
| Ave And Us 18 | 2 |
| E 4Th St And Us 18/N Grand Ave | 2 |
ZIP 51033 at a glance
| Population | 421 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,625 |
| Median home value | $200,192 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clay 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +121% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 11 | +16% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 10 | -14% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 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 51033
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 51033?
119 truck crashes have been reported in Clay County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 54 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 51033?
April has the most truck crashes in Clay County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 51033?
Since 2015, Clay County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 51033 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Clay County has 59.6 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 51033?
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.