ZIP 50427 (Chapin, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50427: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Franklin 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
1 of 171 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Iowa
Franklin County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 147.8 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 49% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 72% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 32.5% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.3% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.8% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 27.0% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Franklin County has lower values than Iowa for deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Franklin County at a glance: January 16.4% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Franklin County has recorded 171 truck crashes since 2015, with 72 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 16.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 2.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.8% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 32.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50427 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-3 (1) and US-65 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 50427 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 32.5% 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
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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 1 |
| US-65 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 9 |
| Ia 3 | 7 |
| S041/Mallard Ave | 6 |
| State 3/Iowa 3 | 4 |
| C055/70Th St And S041/Mallard | 4 |
| Finch Ave And Ia 3 | 4 |
| Interstate 35/I 35 Sb Mm 172 | 3 |
| Interstate 35/I 35 | 3 |
ZIP 50427 at a glance
| Population | 137 |
| Density | 783 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,091 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 12 | +8% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 15 | +17% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 15 | +2% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50427
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 50427?
Franklin County has had 171 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 72 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 50427?
The worst month is January: 16.4% of truck crashes in Franklin County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 50427?
Since 2015, Franklin County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 50427 compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 147.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Franklin County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 50427?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.