ZIP 50847 (Grant, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50847: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Montgomery 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 48 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Montgomery County compares with Iowa
Montgomery County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montgomery County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.7 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 37% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 64% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.4% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 71% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 26.7% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 41% below the state |
| After dark | 13.3% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Montgomery County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Montgomery County at a glance: May worst month: 20.8% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Montgomery County has recorded 48 truck crashes since 2015, with 26 people injured and 2 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 89 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 20.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 2.1%.
November through March accounts for 26.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (16.7%).
6.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50847 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 50847 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 28.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Iowa; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Montgomery 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 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 9 |
| H014/110 St | 3 |
| M037/B Ave | 2 |
| State 48/Iowa 48 | 2 |
| US-71 | 2 |
| Us 34 And M063/O Ave | 2 |
| 110Th St | 1 |
| 140Th St | 1 |
ZIP 50847 at a glance
| Population | 35 |
| Density | 59 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,125 |
| Median home value | $45,350 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 2 | +53% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | +74% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | +0% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50847
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 50847?
Since 2015, 48 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montgomery County (26 injured, 2 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 50847?
Truck crashes in Montgomery County peak in May, with 20.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 50847?
Since 2015, Montgomery County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 50847 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 40.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montgomery County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 50847?
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.