ZIP 50132 (Kamrar, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50132: 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.
What stands out in Hamilton County: 39.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 18.7% in Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 405 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hamilton County. They injured 225 people and killed 16.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (18.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 60.6% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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
US-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 50132 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-D20/190TH St (1), CR-KANTOR Ave (1) and I-35 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50132 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 26.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Iowa.
- 39.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 3 |
| CR-D20/190TH St | 1 |
| CR-KANTOR Ave | 1 |
| I-35 | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| US-69 | 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 50132 at a glance
| Population | 427 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,056 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 42 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50132
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 50132?
Hamilton County has had 405 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 225 people and killing 16.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 50132?
NHTSA data shows US-20 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50132 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 50132?
The worst month is December: 18.8% of truck crashes in Hamilton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 50132?
Since 2015, Hamilton County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 50132 compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 230.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hamilton County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 50132?
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.