ZIP 51237 (George, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 51237: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lyon 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
0 of 147 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lyon County compares with Iowa
Lyon County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lyon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lyon County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 98.4 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.4% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.0% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 11.9% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Lyon County has lower values than Iowa for garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Lyon County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 147 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lyon County. They injured 83 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (2.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.0% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
22.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 51237 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-240TH St (1), CR-A22/180TH St (1), SR-9 (1) and US-75 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lyon County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 51237 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 22.4% 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 Lyon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-240TH St | 1 |
| CR-A22/180TH St | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| US-75 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lyon County) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 7 |
| State 9/Iowa 9 | 5 |
| Ia 9 | 4 |
| Us 75 And A034/210Th St | 3 |
| State 182/Iowa 182 | 3 |
| Ia 182 | 3 |
| A052/260Th St | 3 |
| 110Th St | 2 |
ZIP 51237 at a glance
| Population | 1,605 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,667 |
| Median home value | $167,732 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lyon 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | +72% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 13 | +143% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 11 | -16% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 51237
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 51237?
Lyon County has had 147 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 83 people and killing 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 51237?
December has the most truck crashes in Lyon County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 51237?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Lyon County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 51237 compare with Iowa?
Lyon County records 98.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 51237?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.