ZIP 52033 (Cascade, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52033: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jones 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
3 of 127 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Jones County compares with Iowa
Jones County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jones County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jones County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.2 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.2% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.0% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.4% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.5% | 23.1% | 24.8% | same |
Jones County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Iowa on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Jones County: January 15.0% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 127 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jones County since 2015: 58 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.0% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.4% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.2% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 52033 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52033 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 20.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Iowa), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Jones County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jones County) |
|---|---|
| US-151 | 36 |
| State 136/Iowa 136 | 4 |
| Ia 64 | 3 |
| Ia 38 | 3 |
| County Rd X64 | 2 |
| E034/Co Rd E-34 | 2 |
| Hwy 151 N 1 | 2 |
| Ia 136 | 2 |
ZIP 52033 at a glance
| Population | 3,292 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,023 |
| Median home value | $210,817 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jones 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 | 7 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 9 | +28% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 11 | +28% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 10 | -14% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52033
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 52033?
Since 2015, 127 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jones County (58 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 52033?
The worst month is January: 15.0% of truck crashes in Jones County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 52033?
Since 2015, Jones County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 52033 compare with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 51.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jones County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 52033?
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.