ZIP 50523 (Callender, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50523: 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Webster County: January 11.3% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 274 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Webster County. They injured 114 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.5% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
23.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50523 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-D20/230TH St (1), CR-D36 (1) and US-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 50523 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 27.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Iowa; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 23.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Webster County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-D20/230TH St | 1 |
| CR-D36 | 1 |
| US-20 | 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 50523 at a glance
| Population | 682 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,781 |
| Median home value | $136,308 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 23 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 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50523
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 50523?
274 truck crashes have been reported in Webster County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 114 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 50523?
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 50523?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Webster County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 50523 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 63.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Webster County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 50523?
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.