ZIP 51458 (Odebolt, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 51458: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sac 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 144 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sac County compares with Iowa
Sac County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sac County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sac County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 128.7 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.1 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.7% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.1% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Sac County has lower values than Iowa for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Sac County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 144 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sac County since 2015: 67 people were injured and 11 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 15.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (2.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.0% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 13.9% of truck crashes.
20.7% 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 51458 since 2015: CR-M35/CORY Ave (1) and US-71 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Sac County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 51458 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.1% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.7% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Sac County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-M35/CORY Ave | 1 |
| US-71 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sac County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 17 |
| Fox Ave | 6 |
| M043/Fox Ave | 3 |
| Perkins Ave | 3 |
| M054/Sierra Ave And Us 20 | 3 |
| 370Th St And Union Ave | 2 |
| Dean Ave (Ia-110) | 2 |
| Hwy 20 Eb And Fox Ave | 2 |
ZIP 51458 at a glance
| Population | 1,290 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,250 |
| Median home value | $149,212 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sac 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 | 6 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 7 | +13% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 10 | +39% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 13 | +30% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 51458
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 51458?
Since 2015, 144 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sac County (67 injured, 11 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 51458?
Truck crashes in Sac County peak in November, with 15.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 51458?
Since 2015, Sac County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 51458 compared with Iowa?
Sac County records 128.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 51458?
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.