Zwingle, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Zwingle: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Zwingle and Jackson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jackson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 109 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Iowa
Jackson County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.8 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 12% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.3% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 7% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.0% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Iowa, Jackson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark.
The headline for Jackson County: October worst month: 14.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 109 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jackson County. They injured 60 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
Zwingle had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Jackson County numbers.
66% of truck crash reports in Jackson County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 14.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 3.7%.
November through March accounts for 43.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 13.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 17.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Zwingle happened on US-151 (2) and US-61 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for Zwingle fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-151 | 2 |
| US-61 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 23 |
| US-52 | 6 |
| Us 52/Great River Rd | 4 |
| State 64/Hwy 64 | 3 |
| 182Nd Ave And Hurstville Rd An | 3 |
| Ave | 2 |
| D061/Bellevue-Cascade Rd | 2 |
| D061/Bellevue-Cascade Rd And U | 2 |
Zwingle at a glance
| Population | 86 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 528 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 52079) | $101,120 |
| Median home value (ZIP 52079) | $267,360 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 3 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 7 | +158% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 10 | +36% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 10 | +9% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Zwingle
How common are truck crashes in Zwingle?
Since 2015, 109 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (60 injured, 6 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Zwingle?
Truck crashes in Jackson County peak in October, with 14.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Zwingle?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Zwingle compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Jackson County has 48.8 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Zwingle?
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.