ZIP 50518 (Barnum, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50518: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Webster 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 274 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Webster County compares with Iowa
Webster County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Webster County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Webster County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.3 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 7% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.0% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.8% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.5% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.3% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Webster County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 50518: US-20 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 50518.
Overview
Webster County has recorded 274 truck crashes since 2015, with 114 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.4%.
November through March accounts for 47.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.0% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
US-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 50518 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-D20/230TH St (1), CR-D36 (1) and SR-7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50518 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.6% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; adjust start times where you can.
- With 23.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Iowa), plan winter equipment 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 Webster County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 2 |
| CR-D20/230TH St | 1 |
| CR-D36 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| US-169 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Webster County) |
|---|---|
| US-169 | 11 |
| US-20 | 11 |
| Us 20/235Th St | 9 |
| D014/170Th St | 4 |
| P029/Baxter Ave | 4 |
| Us 169 And State 7/190Th St An | 3 |
| Paragon Ave | 3 |
| 120Th St | 2 |
ZIP 50518 at a glance
| Population | 365 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,857 |
| Median home value | $158,398 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Webster 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 | 9 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 18 | +105% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 21 | +14% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 23 | +11% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50518
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 50518?
Webster County has had 274 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 114 people and killing 9.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 50518?
Since 2015, US-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50518: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 50518?
Truck crashes in Webster County peak in January, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 50518?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Webster County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 50518 compared with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Webster County has 63.3 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 50518?
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.