ZIP 50846 (Fontanelle, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50846: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Adair 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 408 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Adair County compares with Iowa
Adair County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Adair County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Adair County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 474.7 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 7.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.2% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.2% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.5% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Adair County sits below Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Adair County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.2% for Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 408 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Adair County. They injured 147 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.8% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.2% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 50846 since 2015: SR-92 (2) and CR-N72/FONTANELLE Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Adair County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50846 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 23.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Iowa), plan winter equipment 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 Adair County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-92 | 2 |
| CR-N72/FONTANELLE Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Adair County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 18 |
| Interstate 80/I 80 Wb Mm 84.9 | 6 |
| Interstate 80/I 80 | 6 |
| I 80 W 91.50Mm | 4 |
| Interstate 80/79 Mm | 4 |
| Ramp Ia 25 N To I 80 E 86.4 | 4 |
| State 92/Iowa 92 | 3 |
| Nb/Eb Interstate 0080 | 3 |
ZIP 50846 at a glance
| Population | 1,276 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,200 |
| Median home value | $125,574 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Adair 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 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 16 | +6% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 22 | +36% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 43 | +96% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 43. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50846
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 50846?
Since 2015, 408 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Adair County (147 injured, 11 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 50846?
March has the most truck crashes in Adair County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 50846?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Adair County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 50846 compared with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Adair County has 474.7 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 50846?
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.