ZIP 52146 (Harpers Ferry, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52146: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Allamakee 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 83 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Allamakee County compares with Iowa
Allamakee County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Allamakee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Allamakee County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.9 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.2% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.8% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 14.8% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 36% below the state |
Allamakee County has lower values than Iowa for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Allamakee County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.2% for Iowa.
Overview
Allamakee County has recorded 83 truck crashes since 2015, with 33 people injured and 2 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 50 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (15.7% of the year) and are lowest in February (2.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.7% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 13.3% of truck crashes.
27.2% 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 52146 happened on SR-35 (2) and CR-X26/VOLNEY Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52146 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 27.2% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Allamakee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-35 | 2 |
| CR-X26/VOLNEY Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Allamakee County) |
|---|---|
| Ia 76 | 8 |
| State 76/Iowa 76 | 5 |
| State 51/Iowa 51 | 3 |
| A052/Old Highway 9 | 2 |
| Ahlstrom Hollow Dr | 2 |
| B025/Lansing Harpers Rd | 2 |
| State 51/Iowa 51 And South Sid | 2 |
| State 9/Iowa 9 | 2 |
ZIP 52146 at a glance
| Population | 752 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,750 |
| Median home value | $239,230 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Allamakee 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 | 1 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | +327% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 7 | +10% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 7 | +7% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52146
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 52146?
Allamakee County has had 83 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 33 people and killing 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 52146?
Truck crashes in Allamakee County peak in October, with 15.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 52146?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Allamakee County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 52146 compare with Iowa?
Allamakee County records 51.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 52146?
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.