ZIP 50213 (Osceola, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50213: 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 |
Clarke County sits below Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Clarke County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 183 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clarke County. They injured 74 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.7% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.1% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 50213 happened on I-35 (2) and US-34 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clarke County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50213 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 21.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Clarke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 2 |
| US-34 | 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 50213 at a glance
| Population | 7,489 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,026 |
| Median home value | $161,924 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50213
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 50213?
Since 2015, 183 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clarke County (74 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 50213?
The worst month is January: 13.7% of truck crashes in Clarke County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 50213?
Since 2015, Clarke County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 50213 compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Clarke County has 167.0 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 50213?
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.