ZIP 52144 (Fort Atkinson, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52144: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Winneshiek 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
1 of 128 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Winneshiek County compares with Iowa
Winneshiek County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Winneshiek County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Winneshiek County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.9 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 61% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.7% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 56% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 17.6% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Winneshiek County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice.
Winneshiek County at a glance: 1 in 119 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.8%, against 2.2% for Iowa.
Overview
Winneshiek County has recorded 128 truck crashes since 2015, with 53 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 34 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 3.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 10.2% of truck crashes.
22.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 52144 since 2015: CR-B33/160TH St (1) and SR-24 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52144 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 22.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Winneshiek County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-B33/160TH St | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Winneshiek County) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 13 |
| Ia 9 | 13 |
| State 9/Iowa 9 | 5 |
| Ia 24 | 5 |
| Ia 139 | 4 |
| W038/Locust Rd | 3 |
| State 139/Iowa 139 | 3 |
| 110Th St | 2 |
ZIP 52144 at a glance
| Population | 1,075 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,609 |
| Median home value | $193,143 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Winneshiek 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 | 2 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 8 | +347% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | +23% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 12 | +14% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52144
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 52144?
Winneshiek County has had 128 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 53 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 52144?
Truck crashes in Winneshiek County peak in June, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 52144?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Winneshiek County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 52144 compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 54.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Winneshiek County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 52144?
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.