ZIP 52065 (New Vienna, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52065: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dubuque 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
9.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Dubuque County compares with Iowa
Dubuque County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dubuque County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dubuque County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.0 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.2% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.2% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Dubuque County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
Dubuque County at a glance: 1 in 25 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.0%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Dubuque County has recorded 576 truck crashes since 2015, with 188 people injured and 14 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.1% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.2% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 52065 happened on CR-D22/210TH St (1), CR-X49/330TH Ave (1) and US-20 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 22 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (23% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 9.1 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52065 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Dubuque 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 (Dubuque County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 41 |
| US-151 | 36 |
| US-61 | 36 |
| US-52 | 13 |
| Us 20/Dodge St | 11 |
| Us 20/Dodge St And State 946/I | 7 |
| State 136/Iowa 136 | 6 |
| D041/Monastery Rd And D041/Sky | 5 |
ZIP 52065 at a glance
| Population | 671 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $99,250 |
| Median home value | $218,402 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dubuque 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 | 20 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 40 | +98% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 47 | +16% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 51 | +9% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 51 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52065
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 52065?
Dubuque County has had 576 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 188 people and killing 14.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 52065?
Truck crashes in Dubuque County peak in February, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 52065?
22 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dubuque County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 52065 compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 50.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dubuque County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 52065?
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.