ZIP 50446 (Joice, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50446: 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 |
Compared with Iowa, Worth County is lower 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.
The headline for Worth County: 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
Truck crashes peak in February (18.2% of the year) and are lowest in September (0.8%).
November through March accounts for 65.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 50.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 50446 happened on I-35 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50446 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Worth County.
- 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
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 Worth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 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 50446 at a glance
| Population | 476 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $107,000 |
| Median home value | $153,606 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 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 50446
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 50446?
132 truck crashes have been reported in Worth County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 53 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 50446?
Truck crashes in Worth County peak in February, with 18.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 50446?
Since 2015, Worth County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 50446 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Worth County has 156.8 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 50446?
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.