ZIP 50047 (Carlisle, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50047: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Warren 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
7 of 291 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Warren County compares with Iowa
Warren County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Warren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Warren County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.7 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 29% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.1% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 29% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.8% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 26.9% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Iowa, Warren County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and after dark.
Warren County at a glance: August 11.3% of truck crashes happen in August, more than any other month.
Overview
Warren County has recorded 291 truck crashes since 2015, with 82 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 39.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.1% 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 50047 happened on SR-163 (3), US-65 (3), SR-5 (2), E Army Post Rd (1) and US-69 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50047 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Warren County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-163 | 3 |
| US-65 | 3 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| E Army Post Rd | 1 |
| US-69 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Warren County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 9 |
| Ia 5 | 8 |
| US-65 | 8 |
| Blk. N. Jefferson Way | 7 |
| Blk N Jefferson Way | 6 |
| Blk. W. Second Ave. | 5 |
| State 92/Iowa 92 | 4 |
| State 5/Iowa 5 And G016/Scotch | 3 |
ZIP 50047 at a glance
| Population | 6,690 |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $106,389 |
| Median home value | $250,422 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Warren 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 | 6 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 19 | +231% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 23 | +16% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 26 | +16% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50047
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 50047?
Since 2015, 291 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Warren County (82 injured, 9 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 50047?
The worst month is August: 11.3% of truck crashes in Warren County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 50047?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Warren County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 50047 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 43.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Warren County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 50047?
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.