ZIP 50168 (Mingo, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50168: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jasper 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 614 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jasper County compares with Iowa
Jasper County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jasper County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jasper County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 141.2 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 31% 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% | 30% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.5% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.9% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.2% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 33.8% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with Iowa, Jasper County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Jasper County at a glance: February the month with the most truck crashes: 15.3% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 614 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jasper County. They injured 213 people and killed 15.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 15.3% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 53.2% 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.
27.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 50168 is US-65, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-80 (2), CR-F48 (1) and SR-330 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 50168 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 27.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Iowa), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Jasper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 3 |
| I-80 | 2 |
| CR-F48 | 1 |
| SR-330 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jasper County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 72 |
| Interstate 80/I 80 | 47 |
| Interstate 80 Eb 162.8 Mm | 11 |
| Ia 163 | 7 |
| Mm Wb On I-80 | 5 |
| Ia 14 | 4 |
| Interstate 80 Eastbound Near M | 4 |
| State 117/Iowa 117 | 4 |
ZIP 50168 at a glance
| Population | 826 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $113,750 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jasper 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 | 22 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 34 | +58% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 47 | +38% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 57 | +21% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 57. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50168
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 50168?
Jasper County has had 614 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 213 people and killing 15.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 50168?
Since 2015, US-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50168: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 50168?
Truck crashes in Jasper County peak in February, with 15.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 50168?
Since 2015, Jasper County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 50168 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Jasper County has 141.2 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 50168?
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.