ZIP 52041 (Earlville, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52041: 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 sits below Iowa on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes.
Delaware County at a glance: October worst month: 14.5% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Delaware County has recorded 138 truck crashes since 2015, with 45 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 14.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 13.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.5% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52041 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-D22/210TH St (1), CR-X49/330TH Ave (1) and US-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52041 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) |
|---|---|
| CR-D22/210TH St | 1 |
| CR-X49/330TH Ave | 1 |
| US-20 | 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 52041 at a glance
| Population | 1,468 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,697 |
| Median home value | $188,737 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 52041
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 52041?
138 truck crashes have been reported in Delaware County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 45 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 52041?
Truck crashes in Delaware County peak in October, with 14.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 52041?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Delaware County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 52041 compared with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Delaware County has 65.0 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 52041?
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.