ZIP 50139 (Lacona, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50139: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Warren 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
7 of 291 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Warren County compares with Iowa
Warren County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Warren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Warren County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.7 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 29% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.1% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 29% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.8% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 26.9% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Warren County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and after dark.
Warren County at a glance: August 11.3% of truck crashes happen in August, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 291 crashes involving commercial trucks in Warren County since 2015: 82 people were injured and 9 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
15.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 50139 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50139 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Warren County.
- 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 Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Warren County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 9 |
| Ia 5 | 8 |
| US-65 | 8 |
| Blk. N. Jefferson Way | 7 |
| Blk N Jefferson Way | 6 |
| Blk. W. Second Ave. | 5 |
| State 92/Iowa 92 | 4 |
| State 5/Iowa 5 And G016/Scotch | 3 |
ZIP 50139 at a glance
| Population | 1,025 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,400 |
| Median home value | $129,647 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Warren 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 | 6 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 19 | +231% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 23 | +16% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 26 | +16% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50139
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 50139?
Warren County has had 291 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 82 people and killing 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 50139?
The worst month is August: 11.3% of truck crashes in Warren County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 50139?
Since 2015, Warren County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 50139 compare with Iowa?
Warren County records 43.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 50139?
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.