ZIP 50682 (Winthrop, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50682: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Buchanan 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 187 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Buchanan County compares with Iowa
Buchanan County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Buchanan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Buchanan County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.3 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.3% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.4% | 23.1% | 24.8% | same |
Buchanan County has lower values than Iowa for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
Buchanan County at a glance: 1 in 87 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 187 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Buchanan County. They injured 82 people and killed 6.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.1% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 5–6 pm, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 25.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 50682 since 2015: CR-TROY Mills Blvd (1), CR-W045/BUFFALO Creek Blvd (1) and US-20 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50682 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 25.3% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Buchanan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-TROY Mills Blvd | 1 |
| CR-W045/BUFFALO Creek Blvd | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Buchanan County) |
|---|---|
| State 150/Jamestown Ave Measur | 6 |
| State 187/Washburn Ave Measuri | 5 |
| Interstate 380/I 380 Measuring | 4 |
| US-20 | 3 |
| Ramp Ia 150 N To Us 20 E Measu | 3 |
| Benson-Shady Grove Ave Measuri | 2 |
| D047/290Th St And State 150/Ja | 2 |
| I 380 S Measuring 10827 Feet | 2 |
ZIP 50682 at a glance
| Population | 1,692 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,375 |
| Median home value | $182,299 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Buchanan 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +308% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 13 | +28% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 17 | +35% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50682
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 50682?
Since 2015, 187 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Buchanan County (82 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 50682?
January has the most truck crashes in Buchanan County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 50682?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Buchanan County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 50682 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 76.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Buchanan County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 50682?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.