ZIP 51654 (Thurman, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 51654: 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 runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Fremont County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.2% for Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 193 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fremont County since 2015: 84 people were injured and 11 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
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.
Road surface: 18.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 51654 is US-34, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come 120th St (1), I-29 (1) and Ts-211th Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fremont County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 51654 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-34 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Fremont County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 2 |
| 120th St | 1 |
| I-29 | 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 51654 at a glance
| Population | 325 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,188 |
| Median home value | $268,977 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 51654
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 51654?
193 truck crashes have been reported in Fremont County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 84 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 51654?
NHTSA data shows US-34 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 51654 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 51654?
February has the most truck crashes in Fremont County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 51654?
Since 2015, Fremont County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 51654 compared 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 51654?
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.