ZIP 50272 (Williamson, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50272: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lucas 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 66 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lucas County compares with Iowa
Lucas County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lucas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lucas County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.4 | 68.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.9% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.0% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Iowa, Lucas County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Iowa on garbage-truck share and after dark.
Lucas County at a glance: 0.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Iowa: 3.5).
Overview
Lucas County has recorded 66 truck crashes since 2015, with 27 people injured and 0 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 64 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (3.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.9% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (12.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.9% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50272 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-34 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50272 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Lucas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lucas County) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 3 |
| 110Th Ave And H050/440Th St | 2 |
| 300Th Ave And Us 34 | 2 |
| Orchard Ave | 2 |
| 490Th St And S023/200Th Ave | 1 |
| 4Th St And S 4Th St And Us 34 | 1 |
| 500Th St And 120Th Ave | 1 |
| 537Th St | 1 |
ZIP 50272 at a glance
| Population | 190 |
| Density | 202 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,000 |
| Median home value | $46,096 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lucas 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 | 2 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 5 | +114% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 6 | +33% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 5 | -26% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50272
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 50272?
Lucas County has had 66 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 27 people and killing 0.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 50272?
The worst month is January: 13.6% of truck crashes in Lucas County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 50272?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Lucas County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 50272 compared with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Lucas County has 65.4 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 50272?
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.