ZIP 50833 (Bedford, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50833: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Taylor 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
0 of 25 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Taylor County compares with Iowa
Taylor County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Taylor County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Taylor County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.9 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 47% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.4% | 18.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 8.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 64% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.3% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 71% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 30.4% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Iowa, Taylor County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: after dark.
What stands out in Taylor County: March 24.0% of truck crashes happen in March, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 25 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Taylor County. They injured 11 people and killed 0.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 175 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 24.0% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 39.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 17.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 50833 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Taylor County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50833 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Taylor County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Taylor County) |
|---|---|
| Colt Ave | 2 |
| State 148/Iowa 148 | 2 |
| State 2/Iowa 2 | 2 |
| 130Th St | 1 |
| 308Th Way | 1 |
| Brooks St | 1 |
| Denver Ave | 1 |
| Franklin Ave | 1 |
ZIP 50833 at a glance
| Population | 2,077 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,042 |
| Median home value | $109,440 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Taylor 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 2 | +0% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 1 | -7% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 2 | +55% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50833
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 50833?
Since 2015, 25 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Taylor County (11 injured, 0 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 50833?
The worst month is March: 24.0% of truck crashes in Taylor County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 50833?
Since 2015, Taylor County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 50833 compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Taylor County has 35.9 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 50833?
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.