ZIP 50434 (Fertile, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50434: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Worth 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 132 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Worth County compares with Iowa
Worth County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Worth County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Worth County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 156.8 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 7% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 27% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 50.8% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 2.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 32.5% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 2.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 65.1% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 39.7% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Worth County sits below Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Worth County at a glance: 50.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 132 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Worth County. They injured 53 people and killed 3.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 18.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 0.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 65.1% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.1%).
50.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 50434 since 2015: I-35 (2) and CR-S26/HICKORY Ave (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 50434 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 50.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Iowa), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Worth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 2 |
| CR-S26/HICKORY Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Worth County) |
|---|---|
| Interstate 35/I 35 | 5 |
| Interstate 35 Sb @ 203 Exit Ra | 4 |
| Ramp Highway 105, E To E To St | 3 |
| Ia 9 | 3 |
| Co 105 | 2 |
| Front St And A038/410Th St | 2 |
| I 35 N 207.8 Mm | 2 |
| I 35 N 217 Mm | 2 |
ZIP 50434 at a glance
| Population | 396 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Worth 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 | 6 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 7 | +7% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 10 | +45% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 12 | +19% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50434
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 50434?
132 truck crashes have been reported in Worth County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 53 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 50434?
The worst month is February: 18.2% of truck crashes in Worth County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 50434?
Since 2015, Worth County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 50434 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 156.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Worth County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 50434?
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.