ZIP 50624 (Dike, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50624: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Grundy 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
1 of 142 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grundy County compares with Iowa
Grundy County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grundy County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grundy County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 96.0 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.8× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 65% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 32.1% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.0% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.1% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.6% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Grundy County has lower values than Iowa for garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Grundy County at a glance: February 22.5% of truck crashes happen in February, more than any other month.
Overview
Grundy County has recorded 142 truck crashes since 2015, with 96 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 31 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (22.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (2.8%).
November through March accounts for 51.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 32.1% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 50624 since 2015: CR-D17 130Th St (1) and W Ridgeway Ave (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 50624 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 26.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Iowa.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 32.1% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Grundy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-D17 130Th St | 1 |
| W Ridgeway Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grundy County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 24 |
| Us 20 Measuring 3954 Feet West | 8 |
| Ia 14 | 4 |
| State 14/G Ave | 3 |
| C Ave And Ia 175 | 2 |
| Hwy 20 208 | 2 |
| Hwy 20 And Hwy 14 | 2 |
| Hwy 20, Wb At 186.1Mm | 2 |
ZIP 50624 at a glance
| Population | 1,855 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $96,713 |
| Median home value | $258,605 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grundy 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 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 9 | +74% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 11 | +28% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 12 | +7% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50624
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 50624?
Grundy County has had 142 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 96 people and killing 11.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 50624?
Truck crashes in Grundy County peak in February, with 22.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 50624?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Grundy County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 50624 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Grundy County has 96.0 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 50624?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.