ZIP 50052 (Clio, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50052: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wayne 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 32 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wayne County compares with Iowa
Wayne County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wayne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wayne County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.9 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 39% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.4% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 12.5% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 46% below the state |
Wayne County has lower values than Iowa for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Wayne County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 32 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wayne County. They injured 8 people and killed 2.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 125 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (15.6% of the year) and are lowest in August (3.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.6% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 21.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.4% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50052 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-65 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wayne County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 50052 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wayne County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.1% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wayne County) |
|---|---|
| State 2/Iowa 2 | 3 |
| 190Th | 2 |
| Ia 2 | 2 |
| S40 And Edison Rd | 2 |
| Us 65 @ Vale | 2 |
| 120Th St | 1 |
| 150Th St | 1 |
| 210Th And Garden | 1 |
ZIP 50052 at a glance
| Population | 80 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,125 |
| Median home value | $146,588 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wayne 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | +238% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 3 | -7% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 3 | +23% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 3. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 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 50052
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 50052?
32 truck crashes have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 8 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 50052?
Truck crashes in Wayne County peak in November, with 15.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 50052?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 50052 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Wayne County records 43.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 50052?
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.