ZIP 52001 (Dubuque, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52001: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dubuque 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
9.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Dubuque County compares with Iowa
Dubuque County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dubuque County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dubuque County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.0 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.2% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.2% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Dubuque County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
The headline for Dubuque County: 1 in 25 crashes involve a garbage truck (22 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Iowa.
Overview
Dubuque County has recorded 576 truck crashes since 2015, with 188 people injured and 14 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 44.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
15.2% 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 52001 since 2015: US-20 (3), US-61 (3), Asbury Rd (1) and Mu-Roosevelt St (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 22 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (23% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 9.1, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52001 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Dubuque County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 3 |
| US-61 | 3 |
| Asbury Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Roosevelt St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dubuque County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 41 |
| US-151 | 36 |
| US-61 | 36 |
| US-52 | 13 |
| Us 20/Dodge St | 11 |
| Us 20/Dodge St And State 946/I | 7 |
| State 136/Iowa 136 | 6 |
| D041/Monastery Rd And D041/Sky | 5 |
ZIP 52001 at a glance
| Population | 43,101 |
| Density | 637 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,643 |
| Median home value | $177,763 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dubuque 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 | 20 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 40 | +98% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 47 | +16% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 51 | +9% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 51. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52001
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 52001?
Since 2015, 576 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dubuque County (188 injured, 14 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 52001?
Truck crashes in Dubuque County peak in February, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 52001?
Since 2015, Dubuque County has reported 22 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 52001 compare with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 50.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dubuque County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 52001?
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.