ZIP 50078 (Ferguson, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50078: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marshall 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
8 of 263 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marshall County compares with Iowa
Marshall County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marshall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marshall County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.8 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 7% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.1% | 18.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.8% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Marshall County has lower values than Iowa for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Marshall County at a glance: February worst month: 11.8% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Marshall County has recorded 263 truck crashes since 2015, with 101 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.0% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
18.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 50078 since 2015: SR-14 (1), Sr-Hwy 330 Marshalltown Blvd (1), US-30 (1) and Us-Hwy 30 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 50078 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Marshall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 1 |
| Sr-Hwy 330 Marshalltown Blvd | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
| Us-Hwy 30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marshall County) |
|---|---|
| Ia 14 | 4 |
| Us 30/240Th St | 4 |
| Mile Marshalltown Blvd | 3 |
| Ia 330 | 3 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| Summit St | 3 |
| State 330/Marshalltown Blvd An | 3 |
| State 14/Reed Ave | 3 |
ZIP 50078 at a glance
| Population | 85 |
| Density | 128 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,500 |
| Median home value | $86,569 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marshall 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 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 18 | +42% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 16 | -7% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 26 | +60% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50078
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 50078?
263 truck crashes have been reported in Marshall County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 101 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 50078?
The worst month is February: 11.8% of truck crashes in Marshall County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 50078?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marshall County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 50078 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 55.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marshall County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 50078?
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.