ZIP 50849 (Greenfield, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50849: 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 runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Adair County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 408 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Adair County. They injured 147 people and killed 11.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.8% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (7.4%).
23.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 50849 since 2015: SR-92 (2) and CR-N72/FONTANELLE Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Adair County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50849 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Adair County.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 50849 at a glance
| Population | 2,374 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,821 |
| Median home value | $146,985 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50849
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 50849?
Adair County has had 408 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 147 people and killing 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 50849?
March has the most truck crashes in Adair County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 50849?
Since 2015, Adair County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 50849 compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Adair County has 474.7 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 50849?
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.