ZIP 50631 (Frederika, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50631: 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 |
Compared with Iowa, Bremer County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes. It runs above Iowa on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Bremer County: January 19.5% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Bremer County has recorded 154 truck crashes since 2015, with 61 people injured and 4 killed.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 54.4% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 50631 happened on US-63 (2) and US-18 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 50631 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 2 |
| US-18 | 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 50631 at a glance
| Population | 225 |
| Density | 468 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,750 |
| Median home value | $95,127 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50631
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 50631?
Bremer County has had 154 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 61 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 50631?
The worst month is January: 19.5% of truck crashes in Bremer County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 50631?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bremer County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 50631 compare with Iowa?
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 50631?
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.