ZIP 51050 (Remsen, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 51050: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Plymouth 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 357 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Plymouth County compares with Iowa
Plymouth County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Plymouth County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Plymouth County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 121.1 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 87% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.1% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.0% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 54% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 20.3% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Plymouth County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Plymouth County: 1 in 345 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.3%, against 2.2% for Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 357 crashes involving commercial trucks in Plymouth County since 2015: 173 people were injured and 18 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 41.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
SR-3 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 51050 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-C38 (1), CR-LOG Ave (1) and SR-140 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 51050 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Plymouth County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-3 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Plymouth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 4 |
| CR-C38 | 1 |
| CR-LOG Ave | 1 |
| SR-140 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Plymouth County) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 20 |
| Ia 12 | 3 |
| Us 75/Floyd Ave | 3 |
| C80 And Us 75 | 3 |
| State 140/Iowa 140 And C044/25 | 3 |
| 260Th St And Us 75 | 3 |
| Main St And Us 0075 / Floyd Av | 3 |
| K42 And Ia 3 | 3 |
ZIP 51050 at a glance
| Population | 2,962 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,500 |
| Median home value | $218,497 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Plymouth 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 | 22 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 21 | -2% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 23 | +9% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 35 | +49% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 35. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 51050
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 51050?
357 truck crashes have been reported in Plymouth County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 173 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 51050?
SR-3 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 51050 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 51050?
The worst month is October: 13.2% of truck crashes in Plymouth County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 51050?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Plymouth County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 51050 compare with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 121.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Plymouth County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 51050?
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.