ZIP 50659 (New Hampton, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50659: 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 |
Compared with Iowa, Chickasaw County is lower 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
Police reported 98 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chickasaw County since 2015: 46 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
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 50659 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-190TH St (1), CR-V14/EXETER 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 50659 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.
- 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-190TH St | 1 |
| CR-V14/EXETER 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 50659 at a glance
| Population | 5,688 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,153 |
| Median home value | $206,471 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 50659
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 50659?
Since 2015, 98 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chickasaw County (46 injured, 7 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 50659?
The worst month is February: 12.2% of truck crashes in Chickasaw County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 50659?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chickasaw County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 50659 compare with Iowa?
Chickasaw County records 71.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 50659?
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.