ZIP 50211 (Norwalk, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50211: 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 sits below Iowa on 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.
The headline for ZIP 50211: I-35 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50211 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 291 crashes involving commercial trucks in Warren County since 2015: 82 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.1% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
I-35 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 50211 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-5 (2), E Army Post Rd (1) and Grand Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 50211 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 4 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| E Army Post Rd | 1 |
| Grand Ave | 1 |
| I-235 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| US-65 | 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 50211 at a glance
| Population | 16,835 |
| Density | 111 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $103,712 |
| Median home value | $315,933 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50211
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 50211?
Warren County has had 291 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 82 people and killing 9.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 50211?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50211 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 50211?
August has the most truck crashes in Warren County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 50211?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Warren County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 50211 compared with Iowa?
Warren County records 43.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 50211?
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.