ZIP 50658 (Nashua, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50658: 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 sits below Iowa on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Chickasaw County: 7.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Iowa.
Overview
Chickasaw County has recorded 98 truck crashes since 2015, with 46 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 44 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (3.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 12.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.9% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50658 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-V14/EXETER Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50658 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.5% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; adjust start times where you can.
- With 23.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Iowa), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Chickasaw County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-V14/EXETER Ave | 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 50658 at a glance
| Population | 2,450 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,936 |
| Median home value | $154,788 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 50658
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 50658?
Chickasaw County has had 98 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 46 people and killing 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 50658?
Truck crashes in Chickasaw County peak in February, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 50658?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Chickasaw County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 50658 compare 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 50658?
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.