ZIP 50645 (Ionia, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50645: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chickasaw 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 98 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chickasaw County compares with Iowa
Chickasaw County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chickasaw County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chickasaw County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.4 | 68.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.9% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.5% | 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) | 42.4% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.5% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Chickasaw County has lower values than Iowa for in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Chickasaw County: 7.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.5 in Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 98 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chickasaw County since 2015: 46 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 44 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (12.2%).
23.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50645 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-190TH St (1), CR-V14/EXETER Ave (1), Ts-Willow Ave (1), US-18 (1) and US-63 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 50645 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 31.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Iowa; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 23.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Chickasaw County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-190TH St | 1 |
| CR-V14/EXETER Ave | 1 |
| Ts-Willow Ave | 1 |
| US-18 | 1 |
| US-63 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chickasaw County) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 10 |
| US-18 | 9 |
| Ia 24 | 5 |
| V056/Union Ave | 4 |
| Gilmore | 2 |
| Ia 24 E And North Linn Ave | 2 |
| Iowa 0024 / 200Th | 2 |
| Roanoke | 2 |
ZIP 50645 at a glance
| Population | 1,193 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,408 |
| Median home value | $147,425 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chickasaw 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 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 8 | +145% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 6 | -16% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 9 | +41% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50645
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 50645?
Since 2015, 98 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chickasaw County (46 injured, 7 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 50645?
The worst month is February: 12.2% of truck crashes in Chickasaw County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 50645?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chickasaw County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 50645 compared with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Chickasaw County has 71.4 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 50645?
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.