ZIP 52077 (Volga, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52077: 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
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 has lower values than Iowa for 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).
What stands out in Clayton County: July worst month: 13.3% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Clayton County has recorded 120 truck crashes since 2015, with 55 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 35 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 14.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52077 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-13 (1).
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 52077 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Iowa.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Clayton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 1 |
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 52077 at a glance
| Population | 313 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,188 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52077
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 52077?
Since 2015, 120 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clayton County (55 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 52077?
July has the most truck crashes in Clayton County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 52077?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Clayton County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 52077 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Clayton County has 61.7 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 52077?
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.