ZIP 52057 (Manchester, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52057: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Delaware County: October the month with the most truck crashes: 14.5% of the year's total.
Overview
Delaware County has recorded 138 truck crashes since 2015, with 45 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (14.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.9% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (13.0%).
Road surface: 13.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 52057 happened on CR-190TH Ave (1) and SR-13 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 52057 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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-190TH Ave | 1 |
| 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 52057 at a glance
| Population | 8,193 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,635 |
| Median home value | $183,504 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52057
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 52057?
138 truck crashes have been reported in Delaware County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 45 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 52057?
Truck crashes in Delaware County peak in October, with 14.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 52057?
Since 2015, Delaware County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 52057 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Delaware County has 65.0 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 52057?
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.