ZIP 51106 (Sioux City, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 51106: 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 has lower values than Iowa for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 51106: US-75 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 51106.
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
The worst month is December with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.4% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 51106 is US-75, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come 18th St (1), CR-152ND St (1) and I-129 (1).
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 51106 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Iowa.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-75 | 3 |
| 18th St | 1 |
| CR-152ND St | 1 |
| I-129 | 1 |
| I-29 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
| SR-376 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
| Us- Hwy 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 51106 at a glance
| Population | 28,592 |
| Density | 330 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,434 |
| Median home value | $198,104 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 1990s and 59 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 51106
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 51106?
687 truck crashes have been reported in Woodbury County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 236 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 51106?
Since 2015, US-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 51106: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 51106?
The worst month is December: 10.5% of truck crashes in Woodbury County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 51106?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Woodbury County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 51106 compare with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 56.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Woodbury County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 51106?
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.