ZIP 51360 (Spirit Lake, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 51360: 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 |
Dickinson County has lower values than Iowa for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: injuries per crash.
What stands out in 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
The worst month is November with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.0% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.8%).
Road surface: 9.3% 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 51360 since 2015: US-71 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 51360 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 2 |
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 51360 at a glance
| Population | 8,653 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,882 |
| Median home value | $280,643 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 51360
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 51360?
Dickinson County has had 83 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 43 people and killing 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 51360?
Truck crashes in Dickinson County peak in November, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 51360?
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 51360 compared with Iowa?
Dickinson County records 37.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 51360?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.