ZIP 50234 (Rhodes, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50234: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marshall 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
8 of 263 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marshall County compares with Iowa
Marshall County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marshall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marshall County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.8 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 7% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.1% | 18.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.8% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Marshall County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Marshall County at a glance: February worst month: 11.8% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Marshall County has recorded 263 truck crashes since 2015, with 101 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 46.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
Road surface: 18.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50234 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-65 (2), CR-S62/HART Ave (1) and SR-330 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 50234 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, 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
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 Marshall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 2 |
| CR-S62/HART Ave | 1 |
| SR-330 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marshall County) |
|---|---|
| Ia 14 | 4 |
| Us 30/240Th St | 4 |
| Mile Marshalltown Blvd | 3 |
| Ia 330 | 3 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| Summit St | 3 |
| State 330/Marshalltown Blvd An | 3 |
| State 14/Reed Ave | 3 |
ZIP 50234 at a glance
| Population | 559 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,750 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marshall 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 | 12 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 18 | +42% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 16 | -7% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 26 | +60% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 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 50234
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 50234?
Since 2015, 263 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marshall County (101 injured, 12 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 50234?
February has the most truck crashes in Marshall County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 50234?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Marshall County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 50234 compare with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 55.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marshall County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 50234?
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.