ZIP 50542 (Goldfield, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50542: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wright 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 128 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wright County compares with Iowa
Wright County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wright County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wright County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 87.1 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 62% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 38.5% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 25% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 62.3% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 24.6% | 23.1% | 24.8% | same |
Wright County has lower values than Iowa for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Wright County at a glance: February 21.9% of truck crashes happen in February, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 128 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wright County. They injured 53 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 33 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (21.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (3.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 62.3% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 38.5% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 50542 since 2015: CR-R33/HANCOCK Ave (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 50542 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 38.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Iowa), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Wright County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-R33/HANCOCK Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wright County) |
|---|---|
| US-69 | 8 |
| State 17/Iowa 17 | 5 |
| Ia 17 | 5 |
| Interstate 35- @ 150.35 Mm | 3 |
| I-35 | 3 |
| C070/330Th St | 3 |
| 152.30 Mm I35 | 2 |
| Hwy 69 And Hwy 3 | 2 |
ZIP 50542 at a glance
| Population | 859 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,000 |
| Median home value | $137,942 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wright 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 9 | +108% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 11 | +19% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 10 | -6% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50542
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 50542?
Since 2015, 128 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wright County (53 injured, 4 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 50542?
Truck crashes in Wright County peak in February, with 21.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 50542?
Since 2015, Wright County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 50542 compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Wright County has 87.1 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 50542?
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.