ZIP 50165 (Millerton, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50165: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wayne 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
0 of 32 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wayne County compares with Iowa
Wayne County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wayne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wayne County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.9 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 39% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.4% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 12.5% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 46% below the state |
Wayne County has lower values than Iowa for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Wayne County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.2% for Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 32 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wayne County since 2015: 8 people were injured and 2 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 125 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 15.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 3.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 21.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.4% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 50165 since 2015: SR-14 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Wayne County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50165 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 28.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Iowa; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wayne County) |
|---|---|
| State 2/Iowa 2 | 3 |
| 190Th | 2 |
| Ia 2 | 2 |
| S40 And Edison Rd | 2 |
| Us 65 @ Vale | 2 |
| 120Th St | 1 |
| 150Th St | 1 |
| 210Th And Garden | 1 |
ZIP 50165 at a glance
| Population | 44 |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,375 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wayne 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 | 1 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | +238% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 3 | -7% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 3 | +23% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 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 50165
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 50165?
Wayne County has had 32 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 8 people and killing 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 50165?
November has the most truck crashes in Wayne County, 15.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 50165?
Since 2015, Wayne County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 50165 compare with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 43.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wayne County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 50165?
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.