ZIP 50535 (Early, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50535: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sac 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 144 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sac County compares with Iowa
Sac County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sac County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sac County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 128.7 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.1 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.7% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.1% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Iowa, Sac County is lower on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Sac County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 144 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sac County since 2015: 67 people were injured and 11 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 15.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (2.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 13.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.7% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
US-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 50535 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-D15 190Th St (1), CR-M54 Rolf Ave 280Th St (1) and US-71 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Sac County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50535 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sac County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 31.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Iowa.
- 20.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Sac County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 2 |
| CR-D15 190Th St | 1 |
| CR-M54 Rolf Ave 280Th St | 1 |
| US-71 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sac County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 17 |
| Fox Ave | 6 |
| M043/Fox Ave | 3 |
| Perkins Ave | 3 |
| M054/Sierra Ave And Us 20 | 3 |
| 370Th St And Union Ave | 2 |
| Dean Ave (Ia-110) | 2 |
| Hwy 20 Eb And Fox Ave | 2 |
ZIP 50535 at a glance
| Population | 1,198 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,995 |
| Median home value | $96,306 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sac 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 | 6 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 7 | +13% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 10 | +39% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 13 | +30% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50535
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 50535?
144 truck crashes have been reported in Sac County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 67 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 50535?
Since 2015, US-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50535: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 50535?
November has the most truck crashes in Sac County, 15.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 50535?
Since 2015, Sac County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 50535 compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Sac County has 128.7 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 50535?
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.