ZIP 50130 (Jewell, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50130: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hamilton 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 405 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hamilton County compares with Iowa
Hamilton County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hamilton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hamilton County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 230.1 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 3.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 39.1% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.9% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 60.6% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 34.6% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Hamilton County sits below Iowa on garbage-truck share. It runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Hamilton County: 39.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 405 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hamilton County since 2015: 225 people were injured and 16 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 18.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 60.6% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 11.9% of truck crashes.
39.1% 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 50130 since 2015: CR-KANTOR Ave (1), I-35 (1) and SR-17 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50130 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Iowa.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 39.1% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hamilton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-KANTOR Ave | 1 |
| I-35 | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hamilton County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 37 |
| US-20 | 17 |
| Ia 17 | 11 |
| I 35 S, 141.75Mm | 10 |
| Interstate 35/I 35 | 9 |
| Nb Exit Ramp | 7 |
| Ramp 220Th St, E To E To State | 6 |
| Ramp Us 20 W To I 35 N And I 3 | 4 |
ZIP 50130 at a glance
| Population | 1,468 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,594 |
| Median home value | $168,870 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hamilton 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 | 12 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 21 | +80% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 24 | +12% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 42 | +77% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 42. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50130
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 50130?
Since 2015, 405 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hamilton County (225 injured, 16 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 50130?
December has the most truck crashes in Hamilton County, 18.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 50130?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Hamilton County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 50130 compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Hamilton County has 230.1 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 50130?
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.