ZIP 50264 (Weldon, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50264: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clarke 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 183 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clarke County compares with Iowa
Clarke County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clarke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clarke County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 167.0 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 34% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.1% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.7% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.3% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Iowa, Clarke County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Clarke County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 183 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clarke County since 2015: 74 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.7% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.1% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50264 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-R069 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clarke County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50264 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 21.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Clarke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-R069 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clarke County) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 13 |
| I-35 | 6 |
| I35 Sb At 39Mm | 4 |
| Interstate 35/I 35 | 4 |
| Warren Ave | 3 |
| US-69 | 3 |
| Blk Us 34 | 2 |
| Hwy 34 E Union Ln | 2 |
ZIP 50264 at a glance
| Population | 502 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,545 |
| Median home value | $146,852 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clarke 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 | 5 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 14 | +186% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 14 | -4% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 17 | +22% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50264
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 50264?
Since 2015, 183 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clarke County (74 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 50264?
The worst month is January: 13.7% of truck crashes in Clarke County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 50264?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clarke County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 50264 compared with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Clarke County has 167.0 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 50264?
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.