ZIP 51243 (Little Rock, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 51243: 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 sits below Iowa on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (2.7%).
November through March accounts for 47.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 22.4% 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 51243 since 2015: CR-240TH St (1), CR-A22 170Th St (1), CR-A22/180TH St (1) and SR-91 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Lyon County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 51243 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lyon County.
- With 22.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Iowa), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 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 170Th St | 1 |
| CR-A22/180TH St | 1 |
| SR-91 | 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 51243 at a glance
| Population | 735 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,750 |
| Median home value | $103,010 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 51243
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 51243?
Since 2015, 147 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lyon County (83 injured, 7 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 51243?
Truck crashes in Lyon County peak in December, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 51243?
Since 2015, Lyon County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 51243 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lyon County has 98.4 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 51243?
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.