ZIP 50108 (Grand River, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50108: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Decatur 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
3 of 143 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Decatur County compares with Iowa
Decatur County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Decatur County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Decatur County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 163.9 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.4% | 18.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 57.2% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 40.6% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.8× the state |
Decatur County sits below Iowa on morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Decatur County: 8.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Iowa: 3.5).
Overview
Decatur County has recorded 143 truck crashes since 2015, with 84 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 29 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 16.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 57.2% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
Road surface: 17.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 50108 happened on I-35 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 50108 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Decatur County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Decatur County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Decatur County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 11 |
| I35Sb At The 24Mm | 3 |
| I 35 Sb @ 19.30 Mile Marker | 3 |
| Hwy 2 W.B. @ I-35 N.B. On/Off | 2 |
| I 35 Sb @ 19.50 Mile Marker | 2 |
| I35Nb At The 21Mm | 2 |
| Interstate 35/I 35 | 2 |
| Interstate 35/I 35 24Mm | 2 |
ZIP 50108 at a glance
| Population | 376 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $38,125 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Decatur 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 | 4 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 6 | +83% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 9 | +45% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 14 | +45% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 14 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 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50108
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 50108?
143 truck crashes have been reported in Decatur County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 84 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 50108?
The worst month is January: 16.8% of truck crashes in Decatur County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 50108?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Decatur County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 50108 compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Decatur County has 163.9 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 50108?
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.