ZIP 50150 (Lovilia, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50150: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Monroe 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
4 of 56 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Monroe County compares with Iowa
Monroe County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monroe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Monroe County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.3 | 68.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 7% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 3.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.4% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 29% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.8% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 75% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.1% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.5% | 23.1% | 24.8% | same |
Monroe County has lower values than Iowa for injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Monroe County: 1 in 13 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 7.5%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Monroe County has recorded 56 truck crashes since 2015, with 20 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 76 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (17.9% of the year) and are lowest in December (1.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.1% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 16.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 50150 happened on CR-T17 (1), CR-T37/655TH Ave (1) and US-34 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 7.1%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50150 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Monroe County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-T17 | 1 |
| CR-T37/655TH Ave | 1 |
| US-34 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 8 |
| State 5/Iowa 5 | 5 |
| Ia 5 | 4 |
| T061/Monroe Wapello Rd | 3 |
| State 137/Iowa 137 | 3 |
| Ia 137 | 3 |
| 165Th St | 1 |
| 165Th St And State 5/Iowa 5 | 1 |
ZIP 50150 at a glance
| Population | 736 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,516 |
| Median home value | $125,987 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Monroe 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | +55% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | -26% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 5 | +28% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50150
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 50150?
Monroe County has had 56 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 20 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 50150?
The worst month is July: 17.9% of truck crashes in Monroe County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 50150?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Monroe County since 2015, 7.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 50150 compared with Iowa?
Monroe County records 65.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 50150?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.