ZIP 52003 (Dubuque, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52003: 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. It runs above Iowa on garbage-truck share.
Dubuque County at a glance: 1 in 25 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.0%, against 2.2% for 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.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
Road surface: 15.2% 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 ZIP 52003 happened on US-20 (3), US-61 (3), US-151 (2), Asbury Rd (1) and Mu-Roosevelt St (1); no road leads clearly.
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).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 9.1 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52003 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dubuque County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 |
| 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 52003 at a glance
| Population | 13,796 |
| Density | 94 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $98,908 |
| Median home value | $284,516 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52003
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 52003?
Since 2015, 576 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dubuque County (188 injured, 14 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 52003?
The worst month is February: 11.6% of truck crashes in Dubuque County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 52003?
Since 2015, Dubuque County has reported 22 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 52003 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
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 52003?
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.