ZIP 51558 (Moorhead, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 51558: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Monona 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 133 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Monona County compares with Iowa
Monona County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monona County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Monona County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 139.1 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 64% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.2% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.8% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.2% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Iowa, Monona County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Monona County at a glance: 1 in 128 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.8%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Monona County has recorded 133 truck crashes since 2015, with 68 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 31 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (3.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.8% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
20.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 51558 happened on SR-183 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 51558 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Monona County.
- 29.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Iowa; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 20.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Iowa), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Monona County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-183 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monona County) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 21 |
| Interstate 29/I 29 | 7 |
| Ia 175 | 3 |
| Interstate 29 Sb Mm 106.25 | 3 |
| 160Th St | 2 |
| I 29 Northbound 125Mm | 2 |
| I 29 S 118.4Mm | 2 |
| I 29 S/112.35Mm | 2 |
ZIP 51558 at a glance
| Population | 549 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,417 |
| Median home value | $103,059 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Monona 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 9 | +90% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | +21% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 12 | +17% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 51558
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 51558?
133 truck crashes have been reported in Monona County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 68 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 51558?
January has the most truck crashes in Monona County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 51558?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Monona County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 51558 compare with Iowa?
Monona County records 139.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 51558?
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.