ZIP 51238 (Hospers, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 51238: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sioux 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
3 of 401 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sioux County compares with Iowa
Sioux County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sioux County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sioux County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.5 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 64% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.1% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.3% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.5% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Sioux County is lower on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Sioux County: 1 in 127 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.8%, against 2.2% for Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 401 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sioux County. They injured 233 people and killed 16.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.3% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.1% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 51238 since 2015: CR-L36/NETTLE Ave (1), CR-LOG Ave (1), SR-60 (1) and US-18 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 51238 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 21.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Sioux County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-L36/NETTLE Ave | 1 |
| CR-LOG Ave | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
| US-18 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sioux County) |
|---|---|
| Ia 60 | 12 |
| State 60/Iowa 60 And K064/Jack | 8 |
| US-18 | 8 |
| US-75 | 6 |
| State 60/Iowa 60 | 6 |
| Ia 10 | 4 |
| Fig Ave | 4 |
| State 10/450Th St And Us 75 | 4 |
ZIP 51238 at a glance
| Population | 1,502 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,000 |
| Median home value | $180,239 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sioux 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 | 11 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 26 | +135% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 34 | +31% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 34 | -1% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 34 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 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 51238
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 51238?
Sioux County has had 401 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 233 people and killing 16.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 51238?
January has the most truck crashes in Sioux County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 51238?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Sioux County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 51238 compared with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Sioux County has 94.5 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 51238?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.