ZIP 50582 (Rutland, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50582: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Humboldt 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 65 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Humboldt County compares with Iowa
Humboldt County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Humboldt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Humboldt County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.6 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.2% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 12.7% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 45% below the state |
Humboldt County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Humboldt County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 65 crashes involving commercial trucks in Humboldt County since 2015: 24 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 64 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 13.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 22.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 50582 happened on SR-15 (1) and US-169 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Humboldt County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50582 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 22.2% 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
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 Humboldt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 1 |
| US-169 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Humboldt County) |
|---|---|
| US-169 | 6 |
| Ia 3 | 4 |
| State 3/220Th St | 3 |
| P029/Florida Ave And C049/270T | 3 |
| 1St Ave | 2 |
| 270Th St | 2 |
| Ia 15 N And Birch Ave And 110T | 2 |
| Ia 3 E Measuring 1529 Feet Eas | 2 |
ZIP 50582 at a glance
| Population | 170 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,125 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Humboldt 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 5 | +22% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 5 | +4% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 6 | +16% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50582
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 50582?
Humboldt County has had 65 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 24 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 50582?
January has the most truck crashes in Humboldt County, 12.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 50582?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Humboldt County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 50582 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Humboldt County records 59.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 50582?
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.