ZIP 51551 (Malvern, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 51551: 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 14.4% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Mills County has recorded 181 truck crashes since 2015, with 82 people injured and 5 killed.
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%.
November through March accounts for 40.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
11.6% 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 51551 since 2015: US-34 (2), 120th St (1) and SR-5 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 51551 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mills County.
- 26.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Iowa; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 2 |
| 120th St | 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 51551 at a glance
| Population | 1,842 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,469 |
| Median home value | $207,396 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 51551
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 51551?
181 truck crashes have been reported in Mills County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 82 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 51551?
September has the most truck crashes in Mills County, 14.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 51551?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mills County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 51551 compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 106.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mills County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 51551?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.