ZIP 50142 (Le Grand, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50142: 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. It stands out for 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
Since 2015, 263 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marshall County. They injured 101 people and killed 12.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
18.1% 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 50142 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-30 (2), SR-14 (1) and Us-Hwy 30 (1).
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 50142 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Marshall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 2 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| Us-Hwy 30 | 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 50142 at a glance
| Population | 720 |
| Density | 401 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,250 |
| Median home value | $147,520 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 50142
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 50142?
Marshall County has had 263 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 101 people and killing 12.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 50142?
The worst month is February: 11.8% of truck crashes in Marshall County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 50142?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marshall County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 50142 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 55.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marshall County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 50142?
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.