ZIP 50567 (Nemaha, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50567: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sac 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 144 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sac County compares with Iowa
Sac County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sac County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sac County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 128.7 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.1 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.7% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.1% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Iowa, Sac County is lower on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Sac County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Sac County has recorded 144 truck crashes since 2015, with 67 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 30 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 15.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (2.8%).
November through March accounts for 43.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (13.9%).
20.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
US-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 50567 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-71 (2) and CR-D15 190Th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Sac County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50567 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sac County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 31.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Iowa.
- 20.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Sac County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 3 |
| US-71 | 2 |
| CR-D15 190Th St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sac County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 17 |
| Fox Ave | 6 |
| M043/Fox Ave | 3 |
| Perkins Ave | 3 |
| M054/Sierra Ave And Us 20 | 3 |
| 370Th St And Union Ave | 2 |
| Dean Ave (Ia-110) | 2 |
| Hwy 20 Eb And Fox Ave | 2 |
ZIP 50567 at a glance
| Population | 280 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,125 |
| Median home value | $169,710 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sac 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 | 6 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 7 | +13% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 10 | +39% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 13 | +30% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50567
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 50567?
Since 2015, 144 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sac County (67 injured, 11 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 50567?
NHTSA data shows US-20 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50567 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 50567?
The worst month is November: 15.3% of truck crashes in Sac County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 50567?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Sac County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 50567 compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Sac County has 128.7 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 50567?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.