ZIP 51249 (Sibley, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 51249: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Osceola 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 108 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Osceola County compares with Iowa
Osceola County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Osceola County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Osceola County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 159.6 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 57% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.5% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.8% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 24.5% | 23.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Iowa, Osceola County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Osceola County at a glance: December worst month: 20.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 108 crashes involving commercial trucks in Osceola County since 2015: 46 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 38 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 20.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 0.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.8% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (12.0%).
25.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 51249 since 2015: CR-A22 170Th St (1) and SR-60 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 51249 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Osceola County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.1% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; adjust start times where you can.
- With 25.5% 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 Osceola County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-A22 170Th St | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Osceola County) |
|---|---|
| State 60/Iowa 60 | 18 |
| Ia 60 | 6 |
| 260Th St @/And Us 59 N At And | 3 |
| 230Th St | 3 |
| 100Th St | 2 |
| 170Th St | 2 |
| 180Th St | 2 |
| 220Th St And Nest Ave | 2 |
ZIP 51249 at a glance
| Population | 3,564 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,500 |
| Median home value | $147,437 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Osceola 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 | 2 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 7 | +265% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 8 | +18% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 8 | -1% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 51249
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 51249?
Since 2015, 108 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Osceola County (46 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 51249?
December has the most truck crashes in Osceola County, 20.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 51249?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Osceola County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 51249 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Osceola County records 159.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 51249?
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.