ZIP 50590 (Swea City, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50590: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kossuth 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
2 of 126 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kossuth County compares with Iowa
Kossuth County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kossuth County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kossuth County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 75.7 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.3% | 18.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.8% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 61% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 10.8% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 53% below the state |
Kossuth County has lower values than Iowa for garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Kossuth County at a glance: May worst month: 12.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Kossuth County has recorded 126 truck crashes since 2015, with 69 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 33 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in March (3.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.2% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (11.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.3% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50590 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-A38/390TH St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 50590 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kossuth County.
- 27.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Iowa; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Kossuth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-A38/390TH St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kossuth County) |
|---|---|
| US-18 | 14 |
| US-169 | 12 |
| Ave | 8 |
| State 9/Iowa 9 And 200 Ave Mea | 3 |
| P016/20 Ave | 3 |
| Ia 9 | 3 |
| B040/210 St | 3 |
| Feet N Of C-12 On #169 | 2 |
ZIP 50590 at a glance
| Population | 718 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,639 |
| Median home value | $71,679 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kossuth 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 9 | +101% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 14 | +62% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 9 | -36% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50590
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 50590?
Kossuth County has had 126 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 69 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 50590?
Truck crashes in Kossuth County peak in May, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 50590?
Since 2015, Kossuth County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 50590 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 75.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kossuth County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 50590?
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.