ZIP 50068 (Derby, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50068: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lucas 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 66 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lucas County compares with Iowa
Lucas County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lucas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lucas County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.4 | 68.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.9% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.0% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Lucas County has lower values than Iowa for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and after dark.
The headline for Lucas County: 0.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Iowa: 3.5).
Overview
Since 2015, 66 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lucas County. They injured 27 people and killed 0.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 64 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in February (3.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.9% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 12.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.9% 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 50068 happened on CR-R069 (1) and SR-14 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50068 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lucas County.
- 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 Lucas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-R069 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lucas County) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 3 |
| 110Th Ave And H050/440Th St | 2 |
| 300Th Ave And Us 34 | 2 |
| Orchard Ave | 2 |
| 490Th St And S023/200Th Ave | 1 |
| 4Th St And S 4Th St And Us 34 | 1 |
| 500Th St And 120Th Ave | 1 |
| 537Th St | 1 |
ZIP 50068 at a glance
| Population | 215 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,500 |
| Median home value | $111,897 |
| Home ownership | 99% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lucas 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 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 5 | +114% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 6 | +33% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 5 | -26% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50068
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 50068?
Lucas County has had 66 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 27 people and killing 0.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 50068?
Truck crashes in Lucas County peak in January, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 50068?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Lucas County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 50068 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Lucas County records 65.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 50068?
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.