ZIP 50604 (Aplington, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50604: 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 |
Butler County has lower values than Iowa for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Butler County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 75 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Butler County. They injured 31 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 57 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (2.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.0% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 23.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50604 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-D15 (1), CR-D17 130Th St (1), CR-S56 (1), SR-14 (1) and US-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Butler County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50604 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 23.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| CR-D15 | 1 |
| CR-D17 130Th St | 1 |
| CR-S56 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
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 50604 at a glance
| Population | 1,590 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,776 |
| Median home value | $168,970 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50604
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 50604?
75 truck crashes have been reported in Butler County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 31 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 50604?
Truck crashes in Butler County peak in June, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 50604?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Butler County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 50604 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 45.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Butler County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 50604?
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.