ZIP 52038 (Dundee, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52038: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Delaware 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 138 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Delaware County compares with Iowa
Delaware County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Delaware County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Delaware County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.0 | 68.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 27% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.5% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 48% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.2% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Delaware County has lower values than Iowa for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Delaware County: October 14.5% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Delaware County has recorded 138 truck crashes since 2015, with 45 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 14.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.9% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 13.0% of truck crashes.
13.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52038 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-13 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52038 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Delaware County.
- 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 Delaware County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Delaware County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 16 |
| State 13/Iowa 13 | 6 |
| Ia 13 | 3 |
| 210Th St | 3 |
| 180Th Ave | 3 |
| 110Th Ave | 2 |
| 210Th St Measuring 2935 Feet | 2 |
| 260Th Ave And Us 20 West Of Ea | 2 |
ZIP 52038 at a glance
| Population | 463 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,250 |
| Median home value | $168,235 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Delaware 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 7 | +66% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 11 | +51% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 11 | +4% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52038
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 52038?
138 truck crashes have been reported in Delaware County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 45 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 52038?
Truck crashes in Delaware County peak in October, with 14.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 52038?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Delaware County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 52038 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 65.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Delaware County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 52038?
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.