ZIP 50641 (Hazleton, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50641: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Buchanan County: 1 in 87 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 187 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Buchanan County. They injured 82 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.1% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 5–6 pm, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.3% 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 50641 since 2015: CR-C57 120Th St (1), CR-MASON Ave (1) and US-20 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50641 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Buchanan County.
- With 25.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Iowa), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-C57 120Th St | 1 |
| CR-MASON Ave | 1 |
| US-20 | 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 50641 at a glance
| Population | 1,950 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,115 |
| Median home value | $156,368 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 50641
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 50641?
Buchanan County has had 187 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 82 people and killing 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 50641?
The worst month is January: 11.2% of truck crashes in Buchanan County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 50641?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Buchanan County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 50641 compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Buchanan County has 76.3 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 50641?
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.