ZIP 50118 (Hartford, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50118: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Warren 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
7 of 291 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Warren County compares with Iowa
Warren County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Warren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Warren County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.7 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 29% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.1% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 29% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.8% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 26.9% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Iowa, Warren County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Iowa on garbage-truck share and after dark.
The headline for Warren County: August worst month: 11.3% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Warren County has recorded 291 truck crashes since 2015, with 82 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
15.1% 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 50118 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-163 (2), US-65 (2), E Army Post Rd (1) and SR-5 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 50118 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-163 | 2 |
| US-65 | 2 |
| E Army Post Rd | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Warren County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 9 |
| Ia 5 | 8 |
| US-65 | 8 |
| Blk. N. Jefferson Way | 7 |
| Blk N Jefferson Way | 6 |
| Blk. W. Second Ave. | 5 |
| State 92/Iowa 92 | 4 |
| State 5/Iowa 5 And G016/Scotch | 3 |
ZIP 50118 at a glance
| Population | 920 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,750 |
| Median home value | $165,522 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Warren 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 | 6 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 19 | +231% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 23 | +16% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 26 | +16% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50118
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 50118?
Since 2015, 291 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Warren County (82 injured, 9 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 50118?
Truck crashes in Warren County peak in August, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 50118?
Since 2015, Warren County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 50118 compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Warren County has 43.7 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 50118?
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.