ZIP 50174 (Murray, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50174: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clarke 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 183 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clarke County compares with Iowa
Clarke County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clarke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clarke County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 167.0 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 34% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.1% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.7% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.3% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Iowa, Clarke County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Clarke County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 183 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clarke County since 2015: 74 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.7% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
21.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 50174 happened on US-34 (2) and I-35 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Clarke County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50174 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clarke County.
- 21.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Clarke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 2 |
| I-35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clarke County) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 13 |
| I-35 | 6 |
| I35 Sb At 39Mm | 4 |
| Interstate 35/I 35 | 4 |
| Warren Ave | 3 |
| US-69 | 3 |
| Blk Us 34 | 2 |
| Hwy 34 E Union Ln | 2 |
ZIP 50174 at a glance
| Population | 1,259 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,250 |
| Median home value | $130,070 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clarke 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 | 5 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 14 | +186% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 14 | -4% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 17 | +22% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50174
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 50174?
183 truck crashes have been reported in Clarke County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 74 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 50174?
January has the most truck crashes in Clarke County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 50174?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Clarke County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 50174 compared with Iowa?
Clarke County records 167.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 50174?
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.