ZIP 50458 (Nora Springs, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50458: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Floyd 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
7 of 205 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Floyd County compares with Iowa
Floyd County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Floyd County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Floyd County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 118.1 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 11% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 29.7% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.8% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 27.2% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Floyd County sits below Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Floyd County: 1 in 28 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.6%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 205 crashes involving commercial trucks in Floyd County since 2015: 75 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (2.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.8% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 29.7% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-18 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come S Carolina Ave (1) and SR-122 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50458 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Floyd County.
- Check whether your routes use US-18, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 29.7% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Floyd County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-18 | 4 |
| S Carolina Ave | 1 |
| SR-122 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Floyd County) |
|---|---|
| US-18 | 38 |
| US-218 | 32 |
| T044/Quarry Ave And Us 18 And | 6 |
| Us 18 And T044/Quarry Ave And | 6 |
| Ia 14 | 4 |
| Us 0218 / Us 218 And Illinois | 4 |
| Us 18/Us Hwy 18 | 3 |
| 270Th St | 3 |
ZIP 50458 at a glance
| Population | 2,094 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $99,643 |
| Median home value | $160,906 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Floyd 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 | 7 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | +46% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 17 | +63% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 18 | +7% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50458
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 50458?
Since 2015, 205 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Floyd County (75 injured, 6 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 50458?
US-18 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 50458 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 50458?
February has the most truck crashes in Floyd County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 50458?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Floyd County since 2015 (3.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 50458 compare with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 118.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Floyd County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 50458?
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.