ZIP 51543 (Kimballton, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 51543: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Audubon 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 46 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Audubon County compares with Iowa
Audubon County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Audubon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Audubon County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.3 | 68.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.9% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.3% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 2.3% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 90% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Audubon County is lower on injuries per crash, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Audubon County: 9.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 46 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Audubon County. They injured 14 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 93 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (17.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (2.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.5% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (21.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.9% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 51543 since 2015: CR-F24/150TH St (1) and US-71 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 51543 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.9% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Audubon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-F24/150TH St | 1 |
| US-71 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Audubon County) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 7 |
| Mockingbird Ave | 3 |
| Ia 44 | 3 |
| Falcon Ave | 2 |
| Hwy 173 And Hwy 44 Intersectio | 2 |
| Us 71 And F58 | 2 |
| Us 71 Measuring 207 Feet South | 2 |
| 150Th St | 1 |
ZIP 51543 at a glance
| Population | 478 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,083 |
| Median home value | $177,915 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Audubon 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | +113% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 3 | +3% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 5 | +41% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 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 51543
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 51543?
Since 2015, 46 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Audubon County (14 injured, 4 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 51543?
October has the most truck crashes in Audubon County, 17.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 51543?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Audubon County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 51543 compared with Iowa?
Audubon County records 70.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 51543?
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.