ZIP 50104 (Gibson, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50104: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Keokuk 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 68 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Keokuk County compares with Iowa
Keokuk County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Keokuk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Keokuk County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.0 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.2% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 51% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 49% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.2% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Iowa, Keokuk County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 50104 at a glance: SR-21 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50104 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 68 crashes involving commercial trucks in Keokuk County since 2015: 36 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 62 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.1% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.2% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-21 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-F67/325 St (1), CR-QUEENS Ave (1) and CR-V044/D Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 50104 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Keokuk County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-21; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Keokuk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-21 | 2 |
| CR-F67/325 St | 1 |
| CR-QUEENS Ave | 1 |
| CR-V044/D Ave | 1 |
| SR-85 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Keokuk County) |
|---|---|
| Ia 92 | 4 |
| State 78/Iowa 78 | 4 |
| State 22/Iowa 22 | 3 |
| Ia 21 | 3 |
| 300Th St And 280Th Ave | 2 |
| State 21/Iowa 21 | 2 |
| State 92/Iowa 92 | 2 |
| 120Th Ave | 1 |
ZIP 50104 at a glance
| Population | 103 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,625 |
| Median home value | $204,069 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Keokuk 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 | 3 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | +46% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 5 | +8% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 6 | +8% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50104
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 50104?
68 truck crashes have been reported in Keokuk County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 36 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 50104?
NHTSA data shows SR-21 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50104 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 50104?
Truck crashes in Keokuk County peak in October, with 13.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 50104?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Keokuk County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 50104 compared with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Keokuk County has 60.0 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 50104?
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.