ZIP 51631 (Braddyville, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 51631: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Page 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 64 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Page County compares with Iowa
Page County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Page County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Page County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.5 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 26% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.1% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 14% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.5% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 57% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.5% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 22% below the state |
| After dark | 14.5% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Page County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Page County at a glance: 12.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.5 in Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 64 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Page County. They injured 35 people and killed 8.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 65 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 23.4% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.5% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 15.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.1% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 51631 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-71 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 51631 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Page County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Page County) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 4 |
| 137Th St | 2 |
| 140Th St And N Ave | 2 |
| Ia 2 | 2 |
| T Ave | 2 |
| Us 59 N And Hwy 2 | 2 |
| 1/2 South Of County Line On O | 1 |
| 130Th St & Hwy 71 | 1 |
ZIP 51631 at a glance
| Population | 324 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,583 |
| Median home value | $145,246 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Page 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 | 1 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 2 | +100% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 5 | +100% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | +15% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 51631
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 51631?
64 truck crashes have been reported in Page County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 35 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 51631?
Truck crashes in Page County peak in October, with 23.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 51631?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Page County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 51631 compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Page County has 37.5 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 51631?
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.