ZIP 51034 (Mapleton, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 51034: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Monona 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 133 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Monona County compares with Iowa
Monona County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monona County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Monona County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 139.1 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 64% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.2% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.8% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.2% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Iowa, Monona County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Monona County at a glance: 1 in 128 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 133 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Monona County. They injured 68 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 31 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.5% of the year) and are lowest in September (3.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.8% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 20.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 51034.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 51034 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 29.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Iowa; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 20.2% 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
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 Monona County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monona County) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 21 |
| Interstate 29/I 29 | 7 |
| Ia 175 | 3 |
| Interstate 29 Sb Mm 106.25 | 3 |
| 160Th St | 2 |
| I 29 Northbound 125Mm | 2 |
| I 29 S 118.4Mm | 2 |
| I 29 S/112.35Mm | 2 |
ZIP 51034 at a glance
| Population | 1,674 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,375 |
| Median home value | $120,400 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Monona 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 | 5 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 9 | +90% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | +21% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 12 | +17% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 51034
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 51034?
Monona County has had 133 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 68 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 51034?
Truck crashes in Monona County peak in January, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 51034?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Monona County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 51034 compare with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 139.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Monona County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 51034?
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.