ZIP 51638 (Essex, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 51638: 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 has lower values than Iowa for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Page County: 12.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Iowa: 3.5).
Overview
Since 2015, 64 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Page County. They injured 35 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 65 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 23.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 35.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 15.6% of truck crashes.
16.1% 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 51638 since 2015: US-59 (2) and 170th St (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 51638 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Page County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 2 |
| 170th St | 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 51638 at a glance
| Population | 1,258 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,107 |
| Median home value | $116,070 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 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 51638
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 51638?
Page County has had 64 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 35 people and killing 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 51638?
Truck crashes in Page County peak in October, with 23.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 51638?
Since 2015, Page County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 51638 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Page County has 37.5 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 51638?
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.