ZIP 51039 (Moville, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 51039: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Woodbury 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
13 of 687 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Woodbury County compares with Iowa
Woodbury County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Woodbury County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Woodbury County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.1 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 51% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.4% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.3% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Woodbury County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
Woodbury County at a glance: 1.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Iowa: 3.5).
Overview
Woodbury County has recorded 687 truck crashes since 2015, with 236 people injured and 12 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.0%).
Road surface: 13.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 51039 happened on CR-D54 Deer Run Trl (1) and US-20 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 51039 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 26.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Iowa; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Woodbury County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-D54 Deer Run Trl | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Woodbury County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 66 |
| I-29 | 53 |
| Interstate 29/I 29 | 22 |
| Harbor Dr And Singing Hills Bl | 15 |
| Ia 376 | 9 |
| Interstate 29/Ne Ramp And Stat | 9 |
| Hoeven Dr And 6Th St | 8 |
| Ia 12 | 8 |
ZIP 51039 at a glance
| Population | 2,845 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $110,000 |
| Median home value | $268,400 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Woodbury 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 | 25 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 53 | +113% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 57 | +8% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 59 | +3% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 25 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 59. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 51039
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 51039?
Since 2015, 687 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Woodbury County (236 injured, 12 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 51039?
December has the most truck crashes in Woodbury County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 51039?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Woodbury County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 51039 compared with Iowa?
Woodbury County records 56.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 51039?
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.