ZIP 50559 (Lone Rock, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50559: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kossuth 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
2 of 126 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kossuth County compares with Iowa
Kossuth County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kossuth County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kossuth County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 75.7 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.3% | 18.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.8% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 61% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 10.8% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 53% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Kossuth County is lower on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Kossuth County: May 12.7% of truck crashes happen in May, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 126 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kossuth County since 2015: 69 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 3.2%.
November through March accounts for 39.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.9% of truck crashes.
18.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 50559 happened on US-18 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50559 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Iowa.
- 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 Kossuth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-18 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kossuth County) |
|---|---|
| US-18 | 14 |
| US-169 | 12 |
| Ave | 8 |
| State 9/Iowa 9 And 200 Ave Mea | 3 |
| P016/20 Ave | 3 |
| Ia 9 | 3 |
| B040/210 St | 3 |
| Feet N Of C-12 On #169 | 2 |
ZIP 50559 at a glance
| Population | 289 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,000 |
| Median home value | $148,431 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kossuth 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 9 | +101% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 14 | +62% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 9 | -36% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50559
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 50559?
Since 2015, 126 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kossuth County (69 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 50559?
Truck crashes in Kossuth County peak in May, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 50559?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kossuth County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 50559 compared with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Kossuth County has 75.7 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 50559?
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.