ZIP 50627 (Eldora, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50627: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hardin 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 183 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hardin County compares with Iowa
Hardin County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hardin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hardin County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 92.2 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 17% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.2% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.7% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.0% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Hardin County is lower on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Hardin County: 5.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Iowa: 3.5).
Overview
Hardin County has recorded 183 truck crashes since 2015, with 95 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.7% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 13.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.2% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 50627 happened on SR-14 (1) and US-20 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50627 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hardin County.
- 30.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Iowa; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 22.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Hardin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hardin County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 27 |
| US-65 | 16 |
| County Highway S56 | 3 |
| County Highway D65 | 3 |
| State 175/Iowa 175 | 3 |
| S027/St Hwy 359 | 3 |
| S027/Co Hwy S27 | 3 |
| 240Th St | 2 |
ZIP 50627 at a glance
| Population | 3,276 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,536 |
| Median home value | $131,089 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hardin 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 | 3 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 11 | +263% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 16 | +43% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 14 | -13% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50627
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 50627?
Hardin County has had 183 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 95 people and killing 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 50627?
January has the most truck crashes in Hardin County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 50627?
Since 2015, Hardin County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 50627 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 92.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hardin County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 50627?
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.