ZIP 50666 (Plainfield, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50666: 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 |
Bremer County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes. It stands out for higher 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
Since 2015, 154 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bremer County. They injured 61 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 27 days in fully reported years.
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.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 36.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50666 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-218 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50666 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bremer County.
- 36.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-218 | 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 50666 at a glance
| Population | 753 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,867 |
| Median home value | $199,090 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50666
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 50666?
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 50666?
The worst month is January: 19.5% of truck crashes in Bremer County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 50666?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Bremer County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 50666 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 53.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bremer County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 50666?
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.