ZIP 50592 (Truesdale, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50592: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Buena Vista 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
5 of 170 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Buena Vista County compares with Iowa
Buena Vista County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Buena Vista County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Buena Vista County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.6 | 68.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.4% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.7% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 17.8% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Buena Vista County sits below Iowa on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 50592 at a glance: US-71 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50592 since 2015.
Overview
Buena Vista County has recorded 170 truck crashes since 2015, with 69 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in March (3.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.7% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (11.8%).
Road surface: 20.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-71 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: SR-007 (1), SR-3 (1) and US-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50592 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Buena Vista County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-71; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.0% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.4% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Buena Vista County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 2 |
| SR-007 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Buena Vista County) |
|---|---|
| Ia 7 | 4 |
| US-71 | 3 |
| SR-71 | 3 |
| 100Th Ave And C013/440Th St An | 3 |
| 20Th Ave And Ia 3 | 2 |
| C025/480Th St And Us 71/130Th | 2 |
| Highway 3, West Of M-54 | 2 |
| Hwy 71 & C-49 | 2 |
ZIP 50592 at a glance
| Population | 187 |
| Density | 495 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $100,076 |
| Home ownership | 43% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Buena Vista 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 11 | +81% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 13 | +20% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 15 | +13% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 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 50592
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 50592?
Buena Vista County has had 170 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 69 people and killing 10.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 50592?
NHTSA data shows US-71 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50592 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 50592?
Truck crashes in Buena Vista County peak in January, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 50592?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Buena Vista County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 50592 compare with Iowa?
Buena Vista County records 68.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 50592?
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.