ZIP 50076 (Exira, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50076: 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 sits below Iowa on injuries per crash, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 50076: I-80 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50076 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 46 crashes involving commercial trucks in Audubon County since 2015: 14 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 93 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 17.4% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (2.2%).
November through March accounts for 39.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 21.7% of truck crashes.
20.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: CR-F58/W Washington St (1) and US-71 (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 50076 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.9% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; schedule winter 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 Audubon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 6 |
| CR-F58/W Washington St | 1 |
| US-71 | 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 50076 at a glance
| Population | 1,301 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,313 |
| Median home value | $110,764 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 50076
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 50076?
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 50076?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50076: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 50076?
Truck crashes in Audubon County peak in October, with 17.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 50076?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Audubon County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 50076 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Audubon County has 70.3 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 50076?
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.