ZIP 50110 (Gray, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50110: 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 has lower values than Iowa for injuries per crash, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Audubon County at a glance: 9.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.5 in Iowa.
Overview
Audubon County has recorded 46 truck crashes since 2015, with 14 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 93 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 17.4% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (2.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.5% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50110 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-F24/150TH St (1) and SR-141 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 50110 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 Audubon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-F24/150TH St | 1 |
| SR-141 | 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 50110 at a glance
| Population | 29 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,250 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50110
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 50110?
Audubon County has had 46 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 14 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 50110?
The worst month is October: 17.4% of truck crashes in Audubon County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 50110?
Since 2015, Audubon County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 50110 compare with Iowa?
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 50110?
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.