ZIP 50857 (Nodaway, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50857: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Adams 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 31 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Adams County compares with Iowa
Adams County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Adams County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Adams County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 75.6 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.0% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 46% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.0% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.7% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.3% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Adams County sits below Iowa on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Adams County at a glance: August 22.6% of truck crashes happen in August, more than any other month.
Overview
Adams County has recorded 31 truck crashes since 2015, with 17 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 134 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (22.6% of the year) and are lowest in February (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 46.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 16.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.0% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50857 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-34 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 3.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50857 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Adams County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Adams County) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 7 |
| Orange Ave | 3 |
| Ginko Ave And Us 34 | 3 |
| Ia 148 | 2 |
| N026/Birch Ave And Us 34 | 2 |
| Quince Ave | 2 |
| Us 34 And Ginko Ave | 2 |
| 10Th St And Ia 148 | 1 |
ZIP 50857 at a glance
| Population | 156 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,500 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Adams 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 | 1 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 2 | +84% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 3 | +24% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 3 | +9% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 3. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50857
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 50857?
31 truck crashes have been reported in Adams County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 17 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 50857?
August has the most truck crashes in Adams County, 22.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 50857?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Adams County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 50857 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Adams County has 75.6 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 50857?
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.