ZIP 50020 (Anita, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50020: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cass 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 388 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cass County compares with Iowa
Cass County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cass County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cass County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 245.0 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 3.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.4% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.1% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.3% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 41.0% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.8× the state |
Compared with Iowa, Cass County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Cass County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 388 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cass County since 2015: 178 people were injured and 24 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.3% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (6.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.4% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 50020 is I-80, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-G30/WHITEPOLE Rd/Anita-Adai (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Cass County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50020 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 25.4% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Cass County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 8 |
| CR-G30/WHITEPOLE Rd/Anita-Adai | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cass County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 37 |
| Interstate 80/I 80 | 10 |
| I 80 Wb Mm59 | 5 |
| Olive St | 4 |
| I 80 W 59Mm | 4 |
| I 80 E 60Mm | 3 |
| Us 6/White Pole Rd | 3 |
| US-71 | 3 |
ZIP 50020 at a glance
| Population | 1,197 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,417 |
| Median home value | $129,658 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cass 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 | 16 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 15 | -2% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 26 | +69% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 36 | +36% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 36. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50020
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 50020?
Cass County has had 388 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 178 people and killing 24.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 50020?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50020 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 50020?
The worst month is January: 14.7% of truck crashes in Cass County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 50020?
Since 2015, Cass County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 50020 compared with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Cass County has 245.0 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 50020?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.