ZIP 50629 (Fairbank, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50629: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Buchanan 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
2 of 187 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Buchanan County compares with Iowa
Buchanan County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Buchanan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Buchanan County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.3 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.3% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.4% | 23.1% | 24.8% | same |
Buchanan County has lower values than Iowa for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 50629 at a glance: SR-3 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50629 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 187 crashes involving commercial trucks in Buchanan County since 2015: 82 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.3%.
November through March accounts for 43.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
The busiest hour is 5–6 pm, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 25.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 50629 is SR-3, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-C33/100TH St (1), CR-C57 120Th St (1) and CR-C66 E Dunkerton Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 50629 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Buchanan County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-3, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 25.3% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Buchanan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 2 |
| CR-C33/100TH St | 1 |
| CR-C57 120Th St | 1 |
| CR-C66 E Dunkerton Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Buchanan County) |
|---|---|
| State 150/Jamestown Ave Measur | 6 |
| State 187/Washburn Ave Measuri | 5 |
| Interstate 380/I 380 Measuring | 4 |
| US-20 | 3 |
| Ramp Ia 150 N To Us 20 E Measu | 3 |
| Benson-Shady Grove Ave Measuri | 2 |
| D047/290Th St And State 150/Ja | 2 |
| I 380 S Measuring 10827 Feet | 2 |
ZIP 50629 at a glance
| Population | 2,082 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $103,106 |
| Median home value | $200,726 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Buchanan 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +308% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 13 | +28% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 17 | +35% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50629
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 50629?
187 truck crashes have been reported in Buchanan County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 82 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 50629?
NHTSA data shows SR-3 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50629 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 50629?
January has the most truck crashes in Buchanan County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 50629?
Since 2015, Buchanan County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 50629 compare with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 76.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Buchanan County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 50629?
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.