ZIP 50119 (Harvey, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50119: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marion 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
8 of 202 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Iowa
Marion County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.3 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.8% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 32% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.4% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Marion County has lower values than Iowa for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Marion County: 1 in 25 crashes involve a garbage truck (8 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 202 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marion County since 2015: 81 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (11.9%).
Road surface: 12.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
SR-163 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 50119 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-T17 (1), Mckimber Dr (1) and SR-5 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 50119 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marion County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-163, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-163 | 2 |
| CR-T17 | 1 |
| Mckimber Dr | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| State 163/Iowa 163 | 16 |
| State 5/Iowa 5 | 13 |
| Ia 5 | 10 |
| Ia 163 | 10 |
| Ia 14 | 8 |
| Highway T 17 | 4 |
| State 14/Iowa 14 | 4 |
| T017/Hwy T17 | 3 |
ZIP 50119 at a glance
| Population | 392 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,750 |
| Median home value | $132,985 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 5 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 9 | +89% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 15 | +65% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 17 | +16% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50119
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 50119?
Since 2015, 202 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marion County (81 injured, 5 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 50119?
SR-163 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 50119 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 50119?
January has the most truck crashes in Marion County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 50119?
Since 2015, Marion County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 50119 compared with Iowa?
Marion County records 52.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 50119?
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.