ZIP 51651 (Shambaugh, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 51651: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 65 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 23.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 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.
Road surface: 16.1% 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 51651 since 2015: US-71 (2) and CR-M70 Redwood Ave (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.6% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 51651 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Page County.
- 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 | 2 |
| CR-M70 Redwood Ave | 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 51651 at a glance
| Population | 103 |
| Density | 170 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,500 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 51651
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 51651?
Since 2015, 64 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Page County (35 injured, 8 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 51651?
The worst month is October: 23.4% of truck crashes in Page County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 51651?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Page County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 51651 compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 37.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Page County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 51651?
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.