ZIP 51534 (Glenwood, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 51534: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mills 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 181 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mills County compares with Iowa
Mills County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mills County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mills County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 106.2 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.6% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 38% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 26.2% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Mills County has lower values than Iowa for 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 morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Mills County: September worst month: 14.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 181 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mills County. They injured 82 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 14.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 3.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.1% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.6% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-34 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come CR-L35 221St St (1), I-29 (1) and SR-370 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 51534 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mills County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-34; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.2% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Mills County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 4 |
| CR-L35 221St St | 1 |
| I-29 | 1 |
| SR-370 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mills County) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 24 |
| I-29 | 10 |
| Interstate 29/I 29 | 7 |
| Us 34 And L031/195Th St | 3 |
| US-59 | 3 |
| US-275 | 3 |
| Hwy 34 And Deacon Ave | 2 |
| Interstate 29 Nb 37Mm | 2 |
ZIP 51534 at a glance
| Population | 8,874 |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,646 |
| Median home value | $250,746 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mills 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 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 8 | +24% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 15 | +100% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 16 | +3% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 16 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 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 51534
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 51534?
Mills County has had 181 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 82 people and killing 5.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 51534?
NHTSA data shows US-34 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 51534 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 51534?
September has the most truck crashes in Mills County, 14.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 51534?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Mills County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 51534 compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Mills County has 106.2 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 51534?
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.