ZIP 50223 (Pilot Mound, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50223: 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 has lower values than Iowa for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Boone County: 1 in 16 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.4%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 168 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Boone County. They injured 74 people and killed 6.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 50223 happened on CR-E26/170TH St (2) and CR-E18 130Th (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.5% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 50223 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Boone County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 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 |
| CR-E18 130Th | 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 50223 at a glance
| Population | 236 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,222 |
| Median home value | $133,612 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 50223
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 50223?
Boone County has had 168 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 74 people and killing 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 50223?
Truck crashes in Boone County peak in December, with 13.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 50223?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Boone County since 2015 (6.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 50223 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Boone County records 53.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 50223?
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.