ZIP 50129 (Jefferson, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50129: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Greene 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
2 of 86 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greene County compares with Iowa
Greene County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greene County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greene County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 84.0 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.8% | 18.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.0% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.8% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 16.2% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Greene County has lower values than Iowa for in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Greene County at a glance: February the month with the most truck crashes: 12.8% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 86 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Greene County. They injured 52 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 50 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.8% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (14.0%).
18.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 50129 since 2015: SR-4 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50129 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greene County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-4 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greene County) |
|---|---|
| Us 30/220Th | 5 |
| US-30 | 5 |
| State 4/Neola Ave | 4 |
| Us 30/Us 30 Diagonal | 3 |
| A Avenue & 330Th Street | 2 |
| E018/130Th Measuring 2111 Feet | 2 |
| Elm St And State 25/Locust St | 2 |
| Ia 144 | 2 |
ZIP 50129 at a glance
| Population | 5,014 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,671 |
| Median home value | $162,304 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greene 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 6 | +172% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 6 | +7% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 6 | +1% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50129
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 50129?
Greene County has had 86 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 52 people and killing 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 50129?
Truck crashes in Greene County peak in February, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 50129?
Since 2015, Greene County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 50129 compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Greene County has 84.0 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 50129?
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.