ZIP 50475 (Sheffield, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50475: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Franklin 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
1 of 171 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Iowa
Franklin County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 147.8 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 49% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 72% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 32.5% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.3% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.8% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 27.0% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Franklin County sits below Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Franklin County at a glance: January 16.4% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 171 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Franklin County. They injured 72 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (16.4% of the year) and are lowest in July (2.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.8% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
32.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 50475 happened on CR-B55 170Th St (1), I-35 (1) and US-65 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.6% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50475 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 32.5% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-B55 170Th St | 1 |
| I-35 | 1 |
| US-65 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 9 |
| Ia 3 | 7 |
| S041/Mallard Ave | 6 |
| State 3/Iowa 3 | 4 |
| C055/70Th St And S041/Mallard | 4 |
| Finch Ave And Ia 3 | 4 |
| Interstate 35/I 35 Sb Mm 172 | 3 |
| Interstate 35/I 35 | 3 |
ZIP 50475 at a glance
| Population | 1,446 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,938 |
| Median home value | $164,814 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 12 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 12 | +8% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 15 | +17% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 15 | +2% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 15 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50475
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 50475?
Since 2015, 171 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Franklin County (72 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 50475?
Truck crashes in Franklin County peak in January, with 16.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 50475?
Since 2015, Franklin County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 50475 compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 147.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Franklin County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 50475?
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.