ZIP 52070 (Sabula, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52070: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jackson 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 109 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Iowa
Jackson County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.8 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 12% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.3% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 7% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.0% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Jackson County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark.
The headline for Jackson County: October 14.7% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 109 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jackson County since 2015: 60 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (14.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (3.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.3% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 13.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.3% 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 52070 since 2015: SR-84 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 52070 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-84 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 23 |
| US-52 | 6 |
| Us 52/Great River Rd | 4 |
| State 64/Hwy 64 | 3 |
| 182Nd Ave And Hurstville Rd An | 3 |
| Ave | 2 |
| D061/Bellevue-Cascade Rd | 2 |
| D061/Bellevue-Cascade Rd And U | 2 |
ZIP 52070 at a glance
| Population | 990 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,271 |
| Median home value | $212,536 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 3 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 7 | +158% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 10 | +36% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 10 | +9% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52070
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 52070?
Since 2015, 109 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (60 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 52070?
October has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 14.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 52070?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 52070 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Jackson County records 48.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 52070?
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.