ZIP 50274 (Wiota, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50274: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cass 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 388 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cass County compares with Iowa
Cass County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cass County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cass County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 245.0 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 3.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.7× 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 | 25.4% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.1% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.3% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 41.0% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.8× the state |
Compared with Iowa, Cass County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Cass County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Cass County has recorded 388 truck crashes since 2015, with 178 people injured and 24 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.3% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (6.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.4% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 50274 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-92 (1) and US-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Cass County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50274 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cass County.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 25.4% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cass County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 4 |
| SR-92 | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cass County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 37 |
| Interstate 80/I 80 | 10 |
| I 80 Wb Mm59 | 5 |
| Olive St | 4 |
| I 80 W 59Mm | 4 |
| I 80 E 60Mm | 3 |
| Us 6/White Pole Rd | 3 |
| US-71 | 3 |
ZIP 50274 at a glance
| Population | 234 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,667 |
| Median home value | $164,160 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cass 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 | 16 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 15 | -2% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 26 | +69% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 36 | +36% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 36 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50274
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 50274?
Since 2015, 388 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cass County (178 injured, 24 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 50274?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50274 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 50274?
The worst month is January: 14.7% of truck crashes in Cass County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 50274?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Cass County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 50274 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Cass County has 245.0 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 50274?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.