ZIP 50602 (Allison, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50602: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Butler 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 75 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Butler County compares with Iowa
Butler County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Butler County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Butler County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.6 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 33% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.9% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.9% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 35% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.0% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 12.7% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 45% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Butler County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Butler County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Iowa.
Overview
Butler County has recorded 75 truck crashes since 2015, with 31 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 57 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in November (2.7%).
November through March accounts for 38.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (10.7%).
Road surface: 23.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 50602 since 2015: SR-3 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Butler County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50602 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 23.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Iowa), plan winter equipment 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 Butler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Butler County) |
|---|---|
| Ia 3 | 7 |
| 250Th St | 2 |
| North Public Rd And Ia 3 | 2 |
| State 14/Iowa 14 | 2 |
| T047/Sinclair Ave And C055/290 | 2 |
| Terrace Ave | 2 |
| 10Th St And Illinois Central G | 1 |
| 270Th St 27000 Block | 1 |
ZIP 50602 at a glance
| Population | 1,254 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,188 |
| Median home value | $117,775 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Butler 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 | 5 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 5 | +5% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 5 | -2% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 7 | +40% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50602
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 50602?
Since 2015, 75 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Butler County (31 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 50602?
Truck crashes in Butler County peak in June, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 50602?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Butler County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 50602 compare with Iowa?
Butler County records 45.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 50602?
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.