ZIP 52068 (Peosta, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52068: 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. It runs above Iowa on garbage-truck share.
Dubuque County at a glance: 1 in 25 crashes involve a garbage truck (22 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 576 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dubuque County since 2015: 188 people were injured and 14 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.1% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
15.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
US-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 52068 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-151 (2), US-61 (2) and Asbury Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
22 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (23% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 9.1, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52068 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dubuque County.
- Look at alternatives to US-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Dubuque County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 3 |
| US-151 | 2 |
| US-61 | 2 |
| Asbury Rd | 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 52068 at a glance
| Population | 5,280 |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $125,901 |
| Median home value | $361,544 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 51. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 52068
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 52068?
576 truck crashes have been reported in Dubuque County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 188 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 52068?
NHTSA data shows US-20 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52068 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 52068?
February has the most truck crashes in Dubuque County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 52068?
Garbage trucks were involved in 22 reported crashes in Dubuque County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 52068 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 52068?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.