ZIP 51063 (Whiting, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 51063: 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
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 |
Monona County has lower values than Iowa for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Monona County: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 31 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 3.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.8% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (9.8%).
Road surface: 20.2% 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 51063 since 2015: CR-E24 160Th St (1) and Rebel Way (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 51063 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 29.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Iowa.
- 20.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Monona County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-E24 160Th St | 1 |
| Rebel Way | 1 |
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 51063 at a glance
| Population | 1,072 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,750 |
| Median home value | $156,344 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 51063
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 51063?
Monona County has had 133 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 68 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 51063?
The worst month is January: 13.5% of truck crashes in Monona County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 51063?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Monona County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 51063 compared with Iowa?
Monona County records 139.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 51063?
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.