ZIP 50042 (Brayton, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50042: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Audubon 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
1 of 46 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Audubon County compares with Iowa
Audubon County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Audubon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Audubon County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.3 | 68.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.9% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.3% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 2.3% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 90% below the state |
Audubon County has lower values than Iowa for injuries per crash, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 50042: I-80 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 50042.
Overview
Since 2015, 46 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Audubon County. They injured 14 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 93 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (17.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (2.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.5% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (21.7%).
Road surface: 20.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 50042 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-F58/W Washington St (1) and US-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50042 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 20.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Audubon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 8 |
| CR-F58/W Washington St | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Audubon County) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 7 |
| Mockingbird Ave | 3 |
| Ia 44 | 3 |
| Falcon Ave | 2 |
| Hwy 173 And Hwy 44 Intersectio | 2 |
| Us 71 And F58 | 2 |
| Us 71 Measuring 207 Feet South | 2 |
| 150Th St | 1 |
ZIP 50042 at a glance
| Population | 226 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,500 |
| Median home value | $174,138 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Audubon 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | +113% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 3 | +3% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 5 | +41% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 50042
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 50042?
Audubon County has had 46 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 14 people and killing 4.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 50042?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50042 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 50042?
October has the most truck crashes in Audubon County, 17.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 50042?
Since 2015, Audubon County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 50042 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Audubon County has 70.3 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 50042?
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.