ZIP 50212 (Ogden, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50212: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Boone 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
11 of 168 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Boone County compares with Iowa
Boone County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Boone County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Boone County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.4 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 22% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.3% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 20.4% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Boone County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Iowa on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Boone County: 1 in 16 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.4%, against 2.2% for Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 168 crashes involving commercial trucks in Boone County since 2015: 74 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (13.1% of the year) and are lowest in March (3.6%).
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.3% 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 50212 since 2015: CR-E26/170TH St (2) and US-30 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.5% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 50212 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Boone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-E26/170TH St | 2 |
| US-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Boone County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 15 |
| Ia 17 | 11 |
| Us 30/220Th St | 10 |
| Us 30/230Th St | 8 |
| US-169 | 5 |
| State 17/T Ave | 5 |
| South Story St | 4 |
| Us 30/220Th St And E041/T Ave | 3 |
ZIP 50212 at a glance
| Population | 2,993 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,838 |
| Median home value | $220,600 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Boone 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 | 4 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | +130% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 12 | +14% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 15 | +31% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50212
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 50212?
168 truck crashes have been reported in Boone County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 74 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 50212?
The worst month is December: 13.1% of truck crashes in Boone County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 50212?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Boone County since 2015 (6.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 50212 compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Boone County has 53.4 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 50212?
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.