ZIP 50541 (Gilmore City, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50541: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pocahontas 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 85 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Pocahontas County compares with Iowa
Pocahontas County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pocahontas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pocahontas County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 109.0 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.5% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 17% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.6% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 76% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.7% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 21% below the state |
| After dark | 16.7% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Pocahontas County has lower values than Iowa for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Pocahontas County: October 14.1% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 85 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pocahontas County. They injured 54 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 48 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (14.1% of the year) and are lowest in May (2.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.7% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 14.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 50541.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50541 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pocahontas County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.4% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Pocahontas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pocahontas County) |
|---|---|
| 130Th Ave | 5 |
| State 4/220Th Ave | 3 |
| C049/570Th St | 3 |
| 110Th Ave | 2 |
| 130Th Ave And Ia 3 | 2 |
| 140Th Ave | 2 |
| 590Th St | 2 |
| Ia 4 | 2 |
ZIP 50541 at a glance
| Population | 1,067 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,364 |
| Median home value | $94,622 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pocahontas 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 | 3 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | +96% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 6 | +15% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | +32% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50541
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 50541?
Since 2015, 85 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pocahontas County (54 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 50541?
The worst month is October: 14.1% of truck crashes in Pocahontas County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 50541?
Since 2015, Pocahontas County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 50541 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 109.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pocahontas County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 50541?
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.