ZIP 51640 (Hamburg, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 51640: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fremont 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
0 of 193 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fremont County compares with Iowa
Fremont County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fremont County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fremont County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 260.4 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 3.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.3% | 18.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.0% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Fremont County sits below Iowa on garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Fremont County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Iowa.
Overview
Fremont County has recorded 193 truck crashes since 2015, with 84 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.1%).
November through March accounts for 44.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
18.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 51640 is I-29, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-J64/310TH St (1), SR-2 (1) and Ts-211th Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Fremont County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 51640 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fremont County.
- Look at alternatives to I-29 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Fremont County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 2 |
| CR-J64/310TH St | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| Ts-211th Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fremont County) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 18 |
| Ia 2 | 11 |
| Interstate 29/I 29 | 10 |
| US-275 | 7 |
| Ave | 6 |
| Ramp I 29 N To Ia 2 | 5 |
| US-59 | 3 |
| State 2/Iowa 2 And Interstate | 3 |
ZIP 51640 at a glance
| Population | 1,381 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,385 |
| Median home value | $133,469 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fremont 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 | 7 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 12 | +66% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 12 | +3% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 20 | +57% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 51640
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 51640?
193 truck crashes have been reported in Fremont County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 84 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 51640?
NHTSA data shows I-29 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 51640 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 51640?
February has the most truck crashes in Fremont County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 51640?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Fremont County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 51640 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Fremont County has 260.4 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 51640?
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.