ZIP 50029 (Bayard, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50029: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Guthrie 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 58 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Guthrie County compares with Iowa
Guthrie County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Guthrie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Guthrie County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.7 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.1% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 63% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 15.1% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Guthrie County has lower values than Iowa for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Guthrie County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Iowa.
Overview
Guthrie County has recorded 58 truck crashes since 2015, with 18 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 76 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 1.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.5% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 12.1% of truck crashes.
15.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 50029 since 2015: CR-N45 Chestnut Rd (1) and CR-N46 Chestnut Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Guthrie County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50029 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 30.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Iowa; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Guthrie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-N45 Chestnut Rd | 1 |
| CR-N46 Chestnut Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Guthrie County) |
|---|---|
| Ia 141 | 4 |
| Ia 25 | 4 |
| 315Th St | 2 |
| Ia 4 | 2 |
| Redwood Ave | 2 |
| State 141/Iowa 141 Measuring 3 | 2 |
| State 25/Iowa 25 | 2 |
| Talon Ave | 2 |
ZIP 50029 at a glance
| Population | 523 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,125 |
| Median home value | $76,872 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Guthrie 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +474% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 5 | +29% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | -15% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50029
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 50029?
58 truck crashes have been reported in Guthrie County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 18 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 50029?
Truck crashes in Guthrie County peak in October, with 13.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 50029?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Guthrie County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 50029 compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 44.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Guthrie County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 50029?
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.