ZIP 50146 (Linden, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50146: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dallas 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 638 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Dallas County compares with Iowa
Dallas County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dallas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dallas County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.0 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 9% 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% | 31% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.3% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.9% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 26.0% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Dallas County has lower values than Iowa for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Iowa on after dark.
The headline for Dallas County: 1 in 66 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.5%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Dallas County has recorded 638 truck crashes since 2015, with 229 people injured and 19 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
16.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50146 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 50146 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dallas 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 Dallas 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 (Dallas County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 65 |
| Interstate 80/I 80 | 31 |
| Ia 141 | 7 |
| Ia 44 | 6 |
| State 141/Iowa 141 | 6 |
| State 44/240Th St | 6 |
| US-6 | 5 |
| Us 169/N Ave | 5 |
ZIP 50146 at a glance
| Population | 577 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $109,261 |
| Median home value | $416,486 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dallas 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 | 11 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 31 | +181% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 40 | +29% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 60 | +48% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 60. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50146
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 50146?
Since 2015, 638 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dallas County (229 injured, 19 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 50146?
Truck crashes in Dallas County peak in July, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 50146?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Dallas County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 50146 compare with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 47.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dallas County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 50146?
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.