ZIP 50447 (Kanawha, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50447: 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 has lower values than Iowa for in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Hancock County at a glance: 1 in 27 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 87 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hancock County since 2015: 54 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 49 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.1% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 24.4% 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 50447 happened on CR-R33/HANCOCK Ave (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50447 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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-R33/HANCOCK Ave | 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 50447 at a glance
| Population | 1,145 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,019 |
| Median home value | $85,305 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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. 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 50447
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 50447?
87 truck crashes have been reported in Hancock County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 54 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 50447?
The worst month is January: 12.6% of truck crashes in Hancock County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 50447?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Hancock County since 2015 (3.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 50447 compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Hancock County has 70.2 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 50447?
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.