ZIP 52141 (Elgin, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52141: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fayette 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
5 of 134 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fayette County compares with Iowa
Fayette County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fayette County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.3 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.3% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 48% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.8% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.9% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Fayette County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Fayette County at a glance: 7.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.5 in Iowa.
Overview
Fayette County has recorded 134 truck crashes since 2015, with 78 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 13.4% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 48.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.2% of truck crashes.
21.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 52141 happened on SR-50 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 3.7% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52141 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 21.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Fayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fayette County) |
|---|---|
| W Ave | 7 |
| Ia 150 | 5 |
| Ia 3 | 4 |
| State 187/C Ave | 4 |
| Us 18/230Th St | 4 |
| Us 18/Harding Rd | 4 |
| V Ave | 3 |
| State 150/Lincoln Rd | 3 |
ZIP 52141 at a glance
| Population | 1,259 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,647 |
| Median home value | $117,762 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fayette 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 | 10 | +287% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | -1% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 13 | +22% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52141
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 52141?
134 truck crashes have been reported in Fayette County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 78 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 52141?
Truck crashes in Fayette County peak in November, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 52141?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fayette County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 52141 compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 60.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fayette County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 52141?
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.