ZIP 50439 (Goodell, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50439: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hancock 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
3 of 87 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hancock County compares with Iowa
Hancock County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hancock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hancock County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.2 | 68.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.4% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.8% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Hancock County sits below Iowa on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Hancock County: 1 in 27 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.7%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 87 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hancock County. They injured 54 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 49 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.1% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 24.4% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50439 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-B55/170TH St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 3.4%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50439 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 24.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Hancock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-B55/170TH St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hancock County) |
|---|---|
| US-18 | 16 |
| R020/Deer Ave | 3 |
| 170Th St | 2 |
| And R018/Birch Ave | 2 |
| Ford Ave | 2 |
| Ia 17 | 2 |
| Iowa Ave | 2 |
| James Ave Measuring 585 Feet | 2 |
ZIP 50439 at a glance
| Population | 454 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $94,167 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hancock 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | +102% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 8 | +55% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 7 | -4% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50439
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 50439?
Hancock County has had 87 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 54 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 50439?
Truck crashes in Hancock County peak in January, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 50439?
Since 2015, Hancock County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 50439 compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 70.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hancock County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 50439?
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.