ZIP 50707 (Evansdale, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50707: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Black Hawk 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
4.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Black Hawk County compares with Iowa
Black Hawk County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Black Hawk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Black Hawk County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.0 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.6% | 18.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.0% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.8% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.3% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Black Hawk County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Black Hawk County: 1 in 28 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.6%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Black Hawk County has recorded 739 truck crashes since 2015, with 322 people injured and 22 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in June (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.8% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.5%).
Road surface: 17.6% 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 50707 since 2015: CR-C66 E Dunkerton Rd (1), Dysart Rd (1), E Shaulis Rd (1), I-35 (1) and I-380 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 26 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Their busiest month is November, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.0 deaths compared with 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50707 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 26.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Iowa.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Black Hawk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-C66 E Dunkerton Rd | 1 |
| Dysart Rd | 1 |
| E Shaulis Rd | 1 |
| I-35 | 1 |
| I-380 | 1 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| W Airline Hwy | 1 |
| W Ridgeway Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Black Hawk County) |
|---|---|
| I-380 | 51 |
| Interstate 380/I 380 | 26 |
| US-218 | 22 |
| Us 218/Washington St | 13 |
| US-20 | 12 |
| Us 63/Hudson Rd | 10 |
| US-63 | 6 |
| Dubuque Rd | 5 |
ZIP 50707 at a glance
| Population | 7,784 |
| Density | 366 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,441 |
| Median home value | $146,439 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Black Hawk 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 | 15 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 51 | +242% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 67 | +31% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 64 | -6% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 64. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50707
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 50707?
739 truck crashes have been reported in Black Hawk County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 322 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 50707?
The worst month is December: 10.4% of truck crashes in Black Hawk County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 50707?
Garbage trucks were involved in 26 reported crashes in Black Hawk County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 50707 compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 48.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Black Hawk County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 50707?
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.