ZIP 50545 (Hardy, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50545: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Humboldt 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 65 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Humboldt County compares with Iowa
Humboldt County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Humboldt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Humboldt County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.6 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.2% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 12.7% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 45% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Humboldt County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Humboldt County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 65 crashes involving commercial trucks in Humboldt County since 2015: 24 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 64 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.6%.
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (13.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.2% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50545 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-169 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Humboldt County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50545 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 22.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Humboldt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-169 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Humboldt County) |
|---|---|
| US-169 | 6 |
| Ia 3 | 4 |
| State 3/220Th St | 3 |
| P029/Florida Ave And C049/270T | 3 |
| 1St Ave | 2 |
| 270Th St | 2 |
| Ia 15 N And Birch Ave And 110T | 2 |
| Ia 3 E Measuring 1529 Feet Eas | 2 |
ZIP 50545 at a glance
| Population | 139 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $31,429 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Humboldt 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 5 | +22% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 5 | +4% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 6 | +16% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50545
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 50545?
65 truck crashes have been reported in Humboldt County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 24 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 50545?
Truck crashes in Humboldt County peak in January, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 50545?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Humboldt County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 50545 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Humboldt County has 59.6 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 50545?
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.