ZIP 50680 (Wellsburg, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50680: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Grundy 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
1 of 142 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grundy County compares with Iowa
Grundy County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grundy County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grundy County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 96.0 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.8× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 65% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 32.1% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.0% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.1% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.6% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Grundy County is lower on garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Grundy County: February 22.5% of truck crashes happen in February, more than any other month.
Overview
Grundy County has recorded 142 truck crashes since 2015, with 96 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 31 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 22.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (2.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.1% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
32.1% 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 50680 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-D15 (1), CR-D17 130Th St (1), CR-S56 (1), SR-14 (1) and US-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 50680 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 26.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Iowa.
- 32.1% 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
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 Grundy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-D15 | 1 |
| CR-D17 130Th St | 1 |
| CR-S56 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grundy County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 24 |
| Us 20 Measuring 3954 Feet West | 8 |
| Ia 14 | 4 |
| State 14/G Ave | 3 |
| C Ave And Ia 175 | 2 |
| Hwy 20 208 | 2 |
| Hwy 20 And Hwy 14 | 2 |
| Hwy 20, Wb At 186.1Mm | 2 |
ZIP 50680 at a glance
| Population | 1,027 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,956 |
| Median home value | $154,861 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grundy 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 | 5 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 9 | +74% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 11 | +28% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 12 | +7% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50680
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 50680?
142 truck crashes have been reported in Grundy County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 96 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 50680?
February has the most truck crashes in Grundy County, 22.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 50680?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grundy County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 50680 compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Grundy County has 96.0 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 50680?
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.