ZIP 50575 (Pomeroy, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50575: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Calhoun 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 110 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Calhoun County compares with Iowa
Calhoun County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Calhoun County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Calhoun County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 98.3 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.6% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.9% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.5% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.0% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Calhoun County is lower on garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Calhoun County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 110 crashes involving commercial trucks in Calhoun County since 2015: 50 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 38 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.5% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 28.6% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 50575 since 2015: SR-4 (4). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Calhoun County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50575 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 28.6% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Calhoun County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-4 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Calhoun County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 14 |
| Us 20/Us20 | 10 |
| Ia 4 | 8 |
| Dakota Ave | 2 |
| Dakota Ave And Railway St | 2 |
| Ia 175 | 2 |
| N028/Dakota Ave And Us 20/Us20 | 2 |
| N065/Sigourney Ave And Us 20/U | 2 |
ZIP 50575 at a glance
| Population | 696 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,717 |
| Median home value | $91,591 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Calhoun 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 | 2 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 5 | +185% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 9 | +72% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 10 | +10% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50575
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 50575?
Since 2015, 110 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Calhoun County (50 injured, 8 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 50575?
January has the most truck crashes in Calhoun County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 50575?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Calhoun County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 50575 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Calhoun County has 98.3 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 50575?
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.