ZIP 50246 (Stanhope, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50246: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hamilton 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
2 of 405 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hamilton County compares with Iowa
Hamilton County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hamilton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hamilton County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 230.1 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 3.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 39.1% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.9% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 60.6% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 34.6% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with Iowa, Hamilton County is lower on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Hamilton County: 39.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 18.7% in Iowa.
Overview
Hamilton County has recorded 405 truck crashes since 2015, with 225 people injured and 16 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (18.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 60.6% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 11.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 39.1% 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 50246 happened on CR-KANTOR Ave (1) and SR-17 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 50246 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.3% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; adjust start times where you can.
- With 39.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Iowa), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hamilton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-KANTOR Ave | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hamilton County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 37 |
| US-20 | 17 |
| Ia 17 | 11 |
| I 35 S, 141.75Mm | 10 |
| Interstate 35/I 35 | 9 |
| Nb Exit Ramp | 7 |
| Ramp 220Th St, E To E To State | 6 |
| Ramp Us 20 W To I 35 N And I 3 | 4 |
ZIP 50246 at a glance
| Population | 614 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,324 |
| Median home value | $118,033 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hamilton 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 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 21 | +80% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 24 | +12% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 42 | +77% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 42. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50246
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 50246?
405 truck crashes have been reported in Hamilton County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 225 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 50246?
Truck crashes in Hamilton County peak in December, with 18.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 50246?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Hamilton County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 50246 compared with Iowa?
Hamilton County records 230.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 50246?
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.