ZIP 50117 (Hamlin, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50117: 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 |
Compared with Iowa, Audubon County is lower 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.
Audubon County at a glance: 9.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Iowa.
Overview
Audubon County has recorded 46 truck crashes since 2015, with 14 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 93 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (17.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (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.
Road surface: 20.9% 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 50117 happened on CR-F58/W Washington St (1), CR-N45 Chestnut Rd (1), CR-N46 Chestnut Rd (1), CR-N54 Frontier Rd (1) and US-71 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 2.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50117 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 20.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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-F58/W Washington St | 1 |
| CR-N45 Chestnut Rd | 1 |
| CR-N46 Chestnut Rd | 1 |
| CR-N54 Frontier Rd | 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 50117 at a glance
| Population | 128 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $104,167 |
| Median home value | $232,421 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 50117
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 50117?
Since 2015, 46 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Audubon County (14 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 50117?
Truck crashes in Audubon County peak in October, with 17.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 50117?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Audubon County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 50117 compared with Iowa?
Audubon County records 70.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 50117?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.