ZIP 50208 (Newton, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50208: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Jasper County: February 15.3% of truck crashes happen in February, more than any other month.
Overview
Jasper County has recorded 614 truck crashes since 2015, with 213 people injured and 15 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 15.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 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.
Road surface: 27.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come CR-F48 (1), CR-S74 (1) and CR-T22 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50208 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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 Jasper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 3 |
| CR-F48 | 1 |
| CR-S74 | 1 |
| CR-T22 | 1 |
| US-6 | 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 50208 at a glance
| Population | 20,595 |
| Density | 50 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,306 |
| Median home value | $169,495 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 57. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50208
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 50208?
Since 2015, 614 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jasper County (213 injured, 15 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 50208?
I-80 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 50208 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 50208?
February has the most truck crashes in Jasper County, 15.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 50208?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Jasper County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 50208 compared with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Jasper County has 141.2 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 50208?
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.