ZIP 50613 (Cedar Falls, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50613: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Black Hawk 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
4.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Black Hawk County compares with Iowa
Black Hawk County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Black Hawk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Black Hawk County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.0 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.6% | 18.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.0% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.8% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.3% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Black Hawk County has lower values than Iowa for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Black Hawk County at a glance: 1 in 28 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.6%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Black Hawk County has recorded 739 truck crashes since 2015, with 322 people injured and 22 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.2%.
November through March accounts for 46.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 17.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50613 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-V14 Waverly Rd (1), E Shaulis Rd (1), Mu-Pheasant Dr (1), SR-27 (1) and SR-58 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 26 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in November (19% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.0 deaths compared with 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50613 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Black Hawk County.
- 26.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Iowa; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Black Hawk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-V14 Waverly Rd | 1 |
| E Shaulis Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Pheasant Dr | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
| W Airline Hwy | 1 |
| W Ridgeway Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Black Hawk County) |
|---|---|
| I-380 | 51 |
| Interstate 380/I 380 | 26 |
| US-218 | 22 |
| Us 218/Washington St | 13 |
| US-20 | 12 |
| Us 63/Hudson Rd | 10 |
| US-63 | 6 |
| Dubuque Rd | 5 |
ZIP 50613 at a glance
| Population | 43,867 |
| Density | 133 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,503 |
| Median home value | $270,429 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Black Hawk 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 | 15 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 51 | +242% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 67 | +31% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 64 | -6% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 64. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50613
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 50613?
Black Hawk County has had 739 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 322 people and killing 22.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 50613?
Truck crashes in Black Hawk County peak in December, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 50613?
Since 2015, Black Hawk County has reported 26 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 50613 compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 48.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Black Hawk County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 50613?
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.