ZIP 50050 (Churdan, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50050: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Greene 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
2 of 86 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Greene County compares with Iowa
Greene County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greene County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greene County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 84.0 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.8% | 18.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.0% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.8% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 16.2% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Greene County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Greene County: February worst month: 12.8% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 86 crashes involving commercial trucks in Greene County since 2015: 52 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 50 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.8% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (14.0%).
Road surface: 18.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 50050 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50050 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greene County) |
|---|---|
| Us 30/220Th | 5 |
| US-30 | 5 |
| State 4/Neola Ave | 4 |
| Us 30/Us 30 Diagonal | 3 |
| A Avenue & 330Th Street | 2 |
| E018/130Th Measuring 2111 Feet | 2 |
| Elm St And State 25/Locust St | 2 |
| Ia 144 | 2 |
ZIP 50050 at a glance
| Population | 712 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,432 |
| Median home value | $106,829 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greene 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 6 | +172% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 6 | +7% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 6 | +1% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 50050
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 50050?
Greene County has had 86 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 52 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 50050?
February has the most truck crashes in Greene County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 50050?
Since 2015, Greene County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 50050 compare with Iowa?
Greene County records 84.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 50050?
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.