ZIP 51439 (Charter Oak, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 51439: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Crawford 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
4 of 169 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crawford County compares with Iowa
Crawford County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crawford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crawford County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 88.3 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.0% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.7% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 21.4% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Crawford County sits below Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Crawford County: November worst month: 13.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 169 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Crawford County. They injured 100 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.0%.
November through March accounts for 49.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
17.0% 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 51439 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-E16 D Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 51439 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Crawford County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Crawford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-E16 D Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crawford County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 23 |
| US-30 | 21 |
| State 39/Iowa 39 | 6 |
| Ia 39 | 5 |
| State 141/Iowa 141 | 5 |
| Ia 141 | 4 |
| State 39/Iowa 39 And Ave C | 3 |
| E016/D Ave | 3 |
ZIP 51439 at a glance
| Population | 818 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,941 |
| Median home value | $90,487 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crawford 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 | 5 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 12 | +149% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 14 | +20% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 12 | -18% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 51439
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 51439?
Since 2015, 169 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Crawford County (100 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 51439?
The worst month is November: 13.0% of truck crashes in Crawford County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 51439?
Since 2015, Crawford County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 51439 compare with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 88.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Crawford County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 51439?
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.