ZIP 50620 (Colwell, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50620: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Floyd 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
7 of 205 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Floyd County compares with Iowa
Floyd County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Floyd County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Floyd County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 118.1 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 11% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 29.7% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.8% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 27.2% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Floyd County sits below Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Floyd County: 1 in 28 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.6%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Floyd County has recorded 205 truck crashes since 2015, with 75 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (2.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.8% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 29.7% 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 50620 since 2015: US-18 (2), Ts-Willow Ave (1) and US-218 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 3.4%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50620 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 29.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Iowa), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Floyd County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-18 | 2 |
| Ts-Willow Ave | 1 |
| US-218 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Floyd County) |
|---|---|
| US-18 | 38 |
| US-218 | 32 |
| T044/Quarry Ave And Us 18 And | 6 |
| Us 18 And T044/Quarry Ave And | 6 |
| Ia 14 | 4 |
| Us 0218 / Us 218 And Illinois | 4 |
| Us 18/Us Hwy 18 | 3 |
| 270Th St | 3 |
ZIP 50620 at a glance
| Population | 36 |
| Density | 96 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $84,966 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Floyd 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 | 7 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | +46% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 17 | +63% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 18 | +7% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50620
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 50620?
Floyd County has had 205 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 75 people and killing 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 50620?
February has the most truck crashes in Floyd County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 50620?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Floyd County since 2015 (3.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 50620 compared with Iowa?
Floyd County records 118.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 50620?
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.