ZIP 50075 (Ellsworth, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50075: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hamilton 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 405 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hamilton County compares with Iowa
Hamilton County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hamilton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hamilton County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 230.1 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 3.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 39.1% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.9% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 60.6% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 34.6% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Hamilton County has lower values than Iowa for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Hamilton County: 39.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Overview
Hamilton County has recorded 405 truck crashes since 2015, with 225 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (18.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 60.6% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 11.9% of truck crashes.
39.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 50075 happened on US-20 (2) and I-35 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50075 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hamilton County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.3% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; adjust start times where you can.
- With 39.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Iowa), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Hamilton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 2 |
| I-35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hamilton County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 37 |
| US-20 | 17 |
| Ia 17 | 11 |
| I 35 S, 141.75Mm | 10 |
| Interstate 35/I 35 | 9 |
| Nb Exit Ramp | 7 |
| Ramp 220Th St, E To E To State | 6 |
| Ramp Us 20 W To I 35 N And I 3 | 4 |
ZIP 50075 at a glance
| Population | 807 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,250 |
| Median home value | $162,115 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hamilton 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 | 12 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 21 | +80% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 24 | +12% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 42 | +77% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 42. 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 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50075
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 50075?
405 truck crashes have been reported in Hamilton County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 225 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 50075?
The worst month is December: 18.8% of truck crashes in Hamilton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 50075?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hamilton County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 50075 compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 230.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hamilton County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 50075?
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.