ZIP 50216 (Panora, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50216: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Guthrie 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 58 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Guthrie County compares with Iowa
Guthrie County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Guthrie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Guthrie County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.7 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.1% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 63% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 15.1% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Guthrie County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Guthrie County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.2% for Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 58 crashes involving commercial trucks in Guthrie County since 2015: 18 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 76 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 1.7%.
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 12.1% of truck crashes.
15.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 50216.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Guthrie County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50216 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 30.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Iowa; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Guthrie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Guthrie County) |
|---|---|
| Ia 141 | 4 |
| Ia 25 | 4 |
| 315Th St | 2 |
| Ia 4 | 2 |
| Redwood Ave | 2 |
| State 141/Iowa 141 Measuring 3 | 2 |
| State 25/Iowa 25 | 2 |
| Talon Ave | 2 |
ZIP 50216 at a glance
| Population | 2,786 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,635 |
| Median home value | $227,978 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Guthrie 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 | 1 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +474% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 5 | +29% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | -15% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50216
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 50216?
Since 2015, 58 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Guthrie County (18 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 50216?
October has the most truck crashes in Guthrie County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 50216?
Since 2015, Guthrie County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 50216 compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 44.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Guthrie County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 50216?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.