ZIP 50466 (Riceville, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50466: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Howard 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 87 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Howard County compares with Iowa
Howard County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Howard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Howard County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 74.8 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 63% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.3% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.2% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 23.4% | 23.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Iowa, Howard County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Howard County: February worst month: 12.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 87 crashes involving commercial trucks in Howard County since 2015: 47 people were injured and 1 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 52 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 3.4%.
November through March accounts for 53.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 16.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 27.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 50466.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50466 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Howard County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 27.3% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Howard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Howard County) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 19 |
| 150Th St | 3 |
| 150Th St And Willow Ave | 2 |
| A023/50Th St | 2 |
| B017/190Th St | 2 |
| Ft North Of 175Th St. On U | 2 |
| Ia 9 | 2 |
| Us 63 And State 9/Iowa 9 | 2 |
ZIP 50466 at a glance
| Population | 1,972 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,728 |
| Median home value | $189,442 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Howard 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 6 | +157% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 6 | +15% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | -13% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50466
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 50466?
87 truck crashes have been reported in Howard County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 47 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 50466?
February has the most truck crashes in Howard County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 50466?
Since 2015, Howard County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 50466 compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Howard County has 74.8 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 50466?
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.