ZIP 50558 (Livermore, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50558: 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. It runs above Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Humboldt County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.2% for Iowa.
Overview
Humboldt County has recorded 65 truck crashes since 2015, with 24 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 64 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across 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 50558 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 50558 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Humboldt County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 22.2% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 50558 at a glance
| Population | 653 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,750 |
| Median home value | $117,981 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 50558
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 50558?
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 50558?
Truck crashes in Humboldt County peak in January, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 50558?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Humboldt County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 50558 compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 59.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Humboldt County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 50558?
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.