ZIP 50543 (Gowrie, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50543: 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 |
Webster County has lower values than Iowa for 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).
Webster County at a glance: January the month with the most truck crashes: 11.3% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 274 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Webster County. They injured 114 people and killed 9.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 47.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 23.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 50543 happened on CR-D36 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 50543 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Webster County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.6% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 23.0% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Webster County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-D36 | 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 50543 at a glance
| Population | 1,420 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,563 |
| Median home value | $154,850 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 50543
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 50543?
Since 2015, 274 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Webster County (114 injured, 9 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 50543?
The worst month is January: 11.3% of truck crashes in Webster County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 50543?
Since 2015, Webster County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 50543 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.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 50543?
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.