ZIP 50607 (Aurora, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50607: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Buchanan 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 187 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Buchanan County compares with Iowa
Buchanan County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Buchanan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Buchanan County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.3 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.3% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.4% | 23.1% | 24.8% | same |
Buchanan County has lower values than Iowa for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Buchanan County: 1 in 87 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.1%, against 2.2% for Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 187 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Buchanan County. They injured 82 people and killed 6.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 43.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
By time of day, 5–6 pm stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.3% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50607 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-MASON Ave (1) and J Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50607 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 25.3% 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 Buchanan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-MASON Ave | 1 |
| J Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Buchanan County) |
|---|---|
| State 150/Jamestown Ave Measur | 6 |
| State 187/Washburn Ave Measuri | 5 |
| Interstate 380/I 380 Measuring | 4 |
| US-20 | 3 |
| Ramp Ia 150 N To Us 20 E Measu | 3 |
| Benson-Shady Grove Ave Measuri | 2 |
| D047/290Th St And State 150/Ja | 2 |
| I 380 S Measuring 10827 Feet | 2 |
ZIP 50607 at a glance
| Population | 403 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,583 |
| Median home value | $134,900 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Buchanan 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +308% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 13 | +28% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 17 | +35% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50607
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 50607?
Since 2015, 187 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Buchanan County (82 injured, 6 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 50607?
The worst month is January: 11.2% of truck crashes in Buchanan County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 50607?
Since 2015, Buchanan County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 50607 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Buchanan County has 76.3 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 50607?
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.