ZIP 50160 (Martensdale, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50160: 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
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 has lower values than Iowa for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Iowa on garbage-truck share and after dark.
ZIP 50160 at a glance: I-35 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 50160.
Overview
Police reported 291 crashes involving commercial trucks in Warren County since 2015: 82 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (10.3%).
Road surface: 15.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 50160 is I-35, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Ts-Upland Ave (1) and US-69 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50160 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 3 |
| Ts-Upland Ave | 1 |
| US-69 | 1 |
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 50160 at a glance
| Population | 569 |
| Density | 597 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,500 |
| Median home value | $179,273 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 50160
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 50160?
Warren County has had 291 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 82 people and killing 9.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 50160?
Since 2015, I-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50160: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 50160?
August has the most truck crashes in Warren County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 50160?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Warren County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 50160 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Warren County has 43.7 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 50160?
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.