ZIP 50468 (Rockford, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50468: 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 has lower values than Iowa for deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is 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
Floyd County has recorded 205 truck crashes since 2015, with 75 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 2.9%.
November through March accounts for 52.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 50468 happened on US-18 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 50468 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Floyd County.
- 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
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 Floyd County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-18 | 2 |
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 50468 at a glance
| Population | 1,617 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,403 |
| Median home value | $179,575 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50468
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 50468?
Since 2015, 205 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Floyd County (75 injured, 6 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 50468?
February has the most truck crashes in Floyd County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 50468?
Since 2015, Floyd County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 50468 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 118.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Floyd County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 50468?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.