ZIP 50472 (Saint Ansgar, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50472: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mitchell 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 95 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mitchell County compares with Iowa
Mitchell County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mitchell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mitchell County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 74.4 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.9% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 20% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.8% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 62% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.7% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.9% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Mitchell County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Mitchell County: 1 in 29 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.5%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 95 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mitchell County since 2015: 39 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 46 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.7% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 12.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.9% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50472 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-A23/465TH St (1), CR-T040/MONUMENT Ave (1) and CR-T36/KIRKWOOD Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 3.2%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50472 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mitchell County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Mitchell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-A23/465TH St | 1 |
| CR-T040/MONUMENT Ave | 1 |
| CR-T36/KIRKWOOD Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mitchell County) |
|---|---|
| US-218 | 11 |
| Ia 9 | 7 |
| Lancer Ave | 3 |
| 420Th St | 3 |
| 465Th St And Kirkwood Ave | 2 |
| 490Th St | 2 |
| B017/320Th St And Us 218 | 2 |
| Monument Ave | 2 |
ZIP 50472 at a glance
| Population | 2,560 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,482 |
| Median home value | $200,487 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mitchell 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 | 3 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | +43% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 7 | +68% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 9 | +28% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50472
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 50472?
Mitchell County has had 95 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 39 people and killing 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 50472?
October has the most truck crashes in Mitchell County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 50472?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mitchell County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 50472 compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Mitchell County has 74.4 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 50472?
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.