ZIP 50135 (Kellogg, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50135: 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 |
Jasper County sits below Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is 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
Police reported 614 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jasper County since 2015: 213 people were injured and 15 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 15.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.2%.
November through March accounts for 53.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50135 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-T22 (1), I-80 (1), SR-146 (1) and US-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50135 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 Jasper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-T22 | 1 |
| I-80 | 1 |
| SR-146 | 1 |
| US-6 | 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 50135 at a glance
| Population | 1,754 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,250 |
| Median home value | $165,007 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 57 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50135
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 50135?
Jasper County has had 614 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 213 people and killing 15.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 50135?
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 50135?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Jasper County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 50135 compared with Iowa?
Jasper County records 141.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 50135?
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.