ZIP 50531 (Dolliver, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50531: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Emmet 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
0 of 57 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Emmet County compares with Iowa
Emmet County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Emmet County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Emmet County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.6 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 49% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.0% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.2% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Emmet County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Emmet County: May the month with the most truck crashes: 19.3% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 57 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Emmet County. They injured 30 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 73 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 19.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 1.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.6% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (12.3%).
Road surface: 20.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50531 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-N40/450TH Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Emmet County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50531 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.9% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; adjust start times where you can.
- With 20.0% 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
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 Emmet County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-N40/450TH Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Emmet County) |
|---|---|
| Ave | 4 |
| N052/490 Ave | 4 |
| State 9/Iowa 9 | 4 |
| State 4/Iowa 4 | 3 |
| Ia 9 | 3 |
| N052/490 Ave And Main St | 2 |
| St And N052/490 Ave | 2 |
| State 15/Iowa 15 | 2 |
ZIP 50531 at a glance
| Population | 325 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,036 |
| Median home value | $141,004 |
| Home ownership | 99% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Emmet 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 | 2 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 4 | +153% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 6 | +50% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 4 | -33% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50531
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 50531?
Since 2015, 57 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Emmet County (30 injured, 2 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 50531?
May has the most truck crashes in Emmet County, 19.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 50531?
Since 2015, Emmet County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 50531 compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Emmet County has 54.6 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 50531?
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.