ZIP 50141 (Laurel, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50141: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marshall 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
8 of 263 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marshall County compares with Iowa
Marshall County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marshall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marshall County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.8 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 7% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.1% | 18.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.8% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Marshall County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Marshall County: February worst month: 11.8% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 263 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marshall County since 2015: 101 people were injured and 12 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.0% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.1% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 50141 happened on CR-S62/HART Ave (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50141 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marshall County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Marshall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-S62/HART Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marshall County) |
|---|---|
| Ia 14 | 4 |
| Us 30/240Th St | 4 |
| Mile Marshalltown Blvd | 3 |
| Ia 330 | 3 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| Summit St | 3 |
| State 330/Marshalltown Blvd An | 3 |
| State 14/Reed Ave | 3 |
ZIP 50141 at a glance
| Population | 587 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,500 |
| Median home value | $135,365 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marshall 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 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 18 | +42% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 16 | -7% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 26 | +60% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50141
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 50141?
Since 2015, 263 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marshall County (101 injured, 12 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 50141?
Truck crashes in Marshall County peak in February, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 50141?
Since 2015, Marshall County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 50141 compared with Iowa?
Marshall County records 55.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 50141?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.