ZIP 50233 (Redfield, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50233: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dallas 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
9 of 638 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dallas County compares with Iowa
Dallas County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dallas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dallas County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.0 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 31% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.3% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.9% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 26.0% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Dallas County has lower values than Iowa for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: after dark.
The headline for Dallas County: 1 in 66 crashes involve a garbage truck (9 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 638 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dallas County since 2015: 229 people were injured and 19 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
16.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 50233 since 2015: I-80 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 50233 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Dallas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dallas County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 65 |
| Interstate 80/I 80 | 31 |
| Ia 141 | 7 |
| Ia 44 | 6 |
| State 141/Iowa 141 | 6 |
| State 44/240Th St | 6 |
| US-6 | 5 |
| Us 169/N Ave | 5 |
ZIP 50233 at a glance
| Population | 1,406 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,984 |
| Median home value | $204,833 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dallas 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 | 11 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 31 | +181% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 40 | +29% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 60 | +48% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 60. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50233
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 50233?
Dallas County has had 638 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 229 people and killing 19.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 50233?
Truck crashes in Dallas County peak in July, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 50233?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dallas County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 50233 compared with Iowa?
Dallas County records 47.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 50233?
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.