ZIP 52052 (Guttenberg, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52052: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Clayton County sits below Iowa 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).
Clayton County at a glance: July the month with the most truck crashes: 13.3% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 120 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clayton County. They injured 55 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 35 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.0% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (11.7%).
14.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52052 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52052 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Clayton 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 (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 52052 at a glance
| Population | 2,999 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,528 |
| Median home value | $204,769 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52052
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 52052?
Clayton County has had 120 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 55 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 52052?
The worst month is July: 13.3% of truck crashes in Clayton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 52052?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clayton County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 52052 compare with Iowa?
Clayton County records 61.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 52052?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.