ZIP 51572 (Soldier, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 51572: 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. Where it is higher: 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
Police reported 133 crashes involving commercial trucks in Monona County since 2015: 68 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 31 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.5% of the year) and are lowest in September (3.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.8% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 20.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 51572 since 2015: SR-183 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.8% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 51572 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 29.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Iowa; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 20.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 51572 at a glance
| Population | 371 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,500 |
| Median home value | $124,644 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 51572
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 51572?
Monona County has had 133 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 68 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 51572?
Truck crashes in Monona County peak in January, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 51572?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Monona County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 51572 compared with Iowa?
Monona County records 139.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 51572?
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.