ZIP 50622 (Denver, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50622: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bremer 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 of 154 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bremer County compares with Iowa
Bremer County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bremer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bremer County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.5 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 36.2% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.5% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.4% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 22.1% | 23.1% | 24.8% | same |
Bremer County has lower values than Iowa for crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Bremer County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 19.5% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 154 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bremer County. They injured 61 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 27 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (19.5% of the year) and are lowest in July (3.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 54.4% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
36.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 50622 since 2015: CR-C66 E Dunkerton Rd (1), CR-V14 Waverly Rd (1), US-63 (1) and W Airline Hwy (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50622 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 36.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Bremer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-C66 E Dunkerton Rd | 1 |
| CR-V14 Waverly Rd | 1 |
| US-63 | 1 |
| W Airline Hwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bremer County) |
|---|---|
| US-218 | 29 |
| US-63 | 14 |
| Ia 116 | 4 |
| Ia 3 | 4 |
| State 116/4Th St Sw | 4 |
| 190Th St | 2 |
| Ia 93 | 2 |
| State 3/Bremer Ave And 1St St | 2 |
ZIP 50622 at a glance
| Population | 3,549 |
| Density | 53 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,089 |
| Median home value | $254,597 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bremer 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 | 8 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 12 | +41% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 13 | +8% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 14 | +15% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50622
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 50622?
Since 2015, 154 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bremer County (61 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 50622?
January has the most truck crashes in Bremer County, 19.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 50622?
Since 2015, Bremer County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 50622 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Bremer County records 53.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 50622?
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.