ZIP 50273 (Winterset, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50273: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Madison 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
5 of 77 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Iowa
Madison County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.1 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 44% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.24 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 41% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 3.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.8% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.4% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 11.1% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 52% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Madison County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Madison County at a glance: 1 in 14 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.9%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 77 crashes involving commercial trucks in Madison County since 2015: 18 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 56 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 15.6% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (2.6%).
November through March accounts for 40.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 15.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 27.8% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50273 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-P71 W Summit St (1) and Ts-Upland Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 6.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50273 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Madison County.
- Morning starts matter: 30.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Iowa.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 27.8% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-P71 W Summit St | 1 |
| Ts-Upland Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| US-169 | 6 |
| G04R/Cumming Rd | 3 |
| 105Th St | 2 |
| Ia 92 | 2 |
| Ivy Ave (1000 Blk) | 2 |
| 130Th St And Cottonwood Ave | 1 |
| 1689 260Th St | 1 |
| 220Th St | 1 |
ZIP 50273 at a glance
| Population | 8,950 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,633 |
| Median home value | $218,536 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 1 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 6 | +457% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 7 | +2% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 7 | +4% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 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 50273
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 50273?
77 truck crashes have been reported in Madison County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 18 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 50273?
The worst month is October: 15.6% of truck crashes in Madison County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 50273?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Madison County since 2015 (6.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 50273 compare with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 38.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Madison County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 50273?
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.