ZIP 51048 (Pierson, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 51048: 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 runs above Iowa on morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Woodbury County: 1.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.5 in Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 687 crashes involving commercial trucks in Woodbury County since 2015: 236 people were injured and 12 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.4% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 51048 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 51048 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Iowa; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| 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 51048 at a glance
| Population | 435 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,158 |
| Median home value | $106,431 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 25 to 59. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 51048
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 51048?
Woodbury County has had 687 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 236 people and killing 12.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 51048?
The worst month is December: 10.5% of truck crashes in Woodbury County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 51048?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Woodbury County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 51048 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Woodbury County has 56.1 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 51048?
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.