ZIP 51646 (New Market, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 51646: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Taylor 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 25 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Taylor County compares with Iowa
Taylor County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Taylor County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Taylor County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.9 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 47% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.4% | 18.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 8.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 64% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.3% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 71% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 30.4% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Taylor County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: after dark.
What stands out in Taylor County: March worst month: 24.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 25 crashes involving commercial trucks in Taylor County since 2015: 11 people were injured and 0 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 175 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (24.0% of the year) and are lowest in August (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 12.0% of truck crashes.
17.4% 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 51646 happened on CR-M70 Redwood Ave (1) and US-71 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Taylor County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 51646 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Taylor County.
- 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 Taylor County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-M70 Redwood Ave | 1 |
| US-71 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Taylor County) |
|---|---|
| Colt Ave | 2 |
| State 148/Iowa 148 | 2 |
| State 2/Iowa 2 | 2 |
| 130Th St | 1 |
| 308Th Way | 1 |
| Brooks St | 1 |
| Denver Ave | 1 |
| Franklin Ave | 1 |
ZIP 51646 at a glance
| Population | 767 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,625 |
| Median home value | $124,875 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Taylor 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 | 2 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 2 | +0% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 1 | -7% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 2 | +55% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 51646
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 51646?
25 truck crashes have been reported in Taylor County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 11 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 51646?
March has the most truck crashes in Taylor County, 24.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 51646?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Taylor County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 51646 compared with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Taylor County has 35.9 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 51646?
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.