ZIP 52044 (Elkport, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52044: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clayton 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
2 of 120 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clayton County compares with Iowa
Clayton County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clayton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clayton County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.7 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.8% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 21% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 13.9% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Clayton County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Clayton County: July 13.3% of truck crashes happen in July, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 120 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clayton County. They injured 55 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 35 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.8% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 52044 since 2015: CR-C7X/HINTON Rd (1) and SR-13 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52044 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clayton County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.1% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Clayton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-C7X/HINTON Rd | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clayton County) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 12 |
| State 13/Iowa 13 | 9 |
| US-18 | 9 |
| Ia 13 | 8 |
| 100Th St | 3 |
| Dogwood Ave | 2 |
| East Mission Rd | 2 |
| Echo Ave | 2 |
ZIP 52044 at a glance
| Population | 297 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,792 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clayton 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 | 5 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 10 | +104% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 10 | +2% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 11 | +6% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 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 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52044
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 52044?
Since 2015, 120 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clayton County (55 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 52044?
July has the most truck crashes in Clayton County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 52044?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Clayton County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 52044 compared with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Clayton County has 61.7 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 52044?
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.