ZIP 50127 (Ira, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50127: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jasper 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
9 of 614 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jasper County compares with Iowa
Jasper County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jasper County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jasper County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 141.2 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 30% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.5% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.9% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.2% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 33.8% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with Iowa, Jasper County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Jasper County: February the month with the most truck crashes: 15.3% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 614 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jasper County. They injured 213 people and killed 15.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (15.3% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 53.2% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
27.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 50127 happened on I-80 (3), US-65 (3), CR-F48 (1), CR-S62/HART Ave (1) and SR-330 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50127 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jasper County.
- 27.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Jasper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 3 |
| US-65 | 3 |
| CR-F48 | 1 |
| CR-S62/HART Ave | 1 |
| SR-330 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jasper County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 72 |
| Interstate 80/I 80 | 47 |
| Interstate 80 Eb 162.8 Mm | 11 |
| Ia 163 | 7 |
| Mm Wb On I-80 | 5 |
| Ia 14 | 4 |
| Interstate 80 Eastbound Near M | 4 |
| State 117/Iowa 117 | 4 |
ZIP 50127 at a glance
| Population | 10 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jasper 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 | 22 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 34 | +58% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 47 | +38% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 57 | +21% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 57. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50127
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 50127?
614 truck crashes have been reported in Jasper County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 213 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 50127?
Truck crashes in Jasper County peak in February, with 15.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 50127?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jasper County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 50127 compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 141.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jasper County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 50127?
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.