ZIP 51347 (Lake Park, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 51347: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dickinson 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 83 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dickinson County compares with Iowa
Dickinson County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dickinson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dickinson County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.5 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 39% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.3% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 56% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.0% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 21% below the state |
| After dark | 10.7% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 54% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Dickinson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher injuries per crash.
The headline for Dickinson County: November worst month: 12.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 83 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dickinson County since 2015: 43 people were injured and 2 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 54 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in March (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.0% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
9.3% 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 51347 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-M12 120Th St (1) and US-71 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 51347 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dickinson County.
- 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 Dickinson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-M12 120Th St | 1 |
| US-71 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dickinson County) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 12 |
| Ia 86 | 5 |
| Ia 9 | 5 |
| State 9/Iowa 9 | 3 |
| Hudson Ave West | 2 |
| State 86/Iowa 86 | 2 |
| State 9/Iowa 9 And 310Th Ave | 2 |
| Us 0071 / Us 71 | 2 |
ZIP 51347 at a glance
| Population | 1,470 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,750 |
| Median home value | $193,983 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dickinson 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 7 | +140% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 7 | -3% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | -14% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 6 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 51347
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 51347?
83 truck crashes have been reported in Dickinson County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 43 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 51347?
Truck crashes in Dickinson County peak in November, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 51347?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dickinson County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 51347 compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 37.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dickinson County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 51347?
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.