ZIP 50578 (Ringsted, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50578: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Emmet 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 57 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Emmet County compares with Iowa
Emmet County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Emmet County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Emmet County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.6 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 49% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.0% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.2% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Emmet County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Emmet County: May worst month: 19.3% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Emmet County has recorded 57 truck crashes since 2015, with 30 people injured and 2 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 73 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 19.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 1.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.6% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (12.3%).
Road surface: 20.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 50578.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Emmet County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50578 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Emmet County.
- Morning starts matter: 30.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Iowa.
- With 20.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Iowa), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Emmet County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Emmet County) |
|---|---|
| Ave | 4 |
| N052/490 Ave | 4 |
| State 9/Iowa 9 | 4 |
| State 4/Iowa 4 | 3 |
| Ia 9 | 3 |
| N052/490 Ave And Main St | 2 |
| St And N052/490 Ave | 2 |
| State 15/Iowa 15 | 2 |
ZIP 50578 at a glance
| Population | 633 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,645 |
| Median home value | $111,117 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Emmet 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 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 4 | +153% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 6 | +50% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 4 | -33% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50578
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 50578?
Since 2015, 57 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Emmet County (30 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 50578?
May has the most truck crashes in Emmet County, 19.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 50578?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Emmet County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 50578 compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 54.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Emmet County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 50578?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.