ZIP 50036 (Boone, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50036: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Boone 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
11 of 168 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Boone County compares with Iowa
Boone County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Boone County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Boone County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.4 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 22% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.3% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 20.4% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Boone County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Boone County: 1 in 16 crashes involve a garbage truck (11 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 168 crashes involving commercial trucks in Boone County since 2015: 74 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 13.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 3.6%.
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.3% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 50036 happened on CR-E26/170TH St (2) and US-30 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.5% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 50036 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Boone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-E26/170TH St | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Boone County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 15 |
| Ia 17 | 11 |
| Us 30/220Th St | 10 |
| Us 30/230Th St | 8 |
| US-169 | 5 |
| State 17/T Ave | 5 |
| South Story St | 4 |
| Us 30/220Th St And E041/T Ave | 3 |
ZIP 50036 at a glance
| Population | 16,154 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,255 |
| Median home value | $197,589 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Boone 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 | 4 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | +130% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 12 | +14% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 15 | +31% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50036
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 50036?
Since 2015, 168 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Boone County (74 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 50036?
The worst month is December: 13.1% of truck crashes in Boone County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 50036?
Since 2015, Boone County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 50036 compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Boone County has 53.4 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 50036?
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.