ZIP 50562 (Mallard, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50562: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Palo Alto 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 91 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Palo Alto County compares with Iowa
Palo Alto County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Palo Alto County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Palo Alto County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 89.8 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 34% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.7% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.9% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 54% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.3% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 27% below the state |
| After dark | 17.2% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Palo Alto County sits below Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
Palo Alto County at a glance: June worst month: 15.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 91 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Palo Alto County. They injured 29 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 46 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 15.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.3% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 12.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.7% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50562 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-4 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.1% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50562 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 20.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Iowa), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Palo Alto County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-4 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Palo Alto County) |
|---|---|
| US-18 | 3 |
| 3700-Blk 480Th Ave | 2 |
| 390St & 580 Ave | 2 |
| 4200 280 St | 2 |
| 480Th Ave And Us 18 | 2 |
| 4900 370 St | 2 |
| 4900 460 Ave | 2 |
| State 4/460 Ave And 390 St | 2 |
ZIP 50562 at a glance
| Population | 377 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,500 |
| Median home value | $102,294 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Palo Alto 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 | 3 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 6 | +93% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 8 | +41% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 7 | -11% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50562
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 50562?
Palo Alto County has had 91 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 29 people and killing 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 50562?
The worst month is June: 15.4% of truck crashes in Palo Alto County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 50562?
Since 2015, Palo Alto County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 50562 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 89.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Palo Alto County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 50562?
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.