ZIP 52002 (Dubuque, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52002: 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 |
Compared with Iowa, Dubuque County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Iowa on garbage-truck share.
Dubuque County at a glance: 1 in 25 crashes involve a garbage truck (22 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 576 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dubuque County. They injured 188 people and killed 14.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.1% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52002 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-20 (3), US-61 (3), US-151 (2), Asbury Rd (1) and Mu-Roosevelt St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
22 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Their busiest month is September, with 23% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 9.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52002 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Dubuque County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 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 |
| US-151 | 2 |
| 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 52002 at a glance
| Population | 17,005 |
| Density | 225 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,036 |
| Median home value | $298,897 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52002
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 52002?
Since 2015, 576 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dubuque County (188 injured, 14 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 52002?
The worst month is February: 11.6% of truck crashes in Dubuque County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 52002?
22 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dubuque County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 52002 compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Dubuque County has 50.0 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 52002?
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.