ZIP 51652 (Sidney, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 51652: 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 has lower values than Iowa for garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Fremont County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.2% in 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
February has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.1% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 51652 happened on 120th St (1) and CR-M16/370TH Ave (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fremont County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 51652 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Fremont County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 120th St | 1 |
| CR-M16/370TH 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 51652 at a glance
| Population | 1,569 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,200 |
| Median home value | $133,977 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 51652
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 51652?
193 truck crashes have been reported in Fremont County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 84 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 51652?
February has the most truck crashes in Fremont County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 51652?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Fremont County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 51652 compare with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 260.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fremont County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 51652?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.