ZIP 52155 (Lime Springs, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52155: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Howard 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 87 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Howard County compares with Iowa
Howard County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Howard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Howard County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 74.8 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 63% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.3% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.2% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 23.4% | 23.1% | 24.8% | same |
Howard County has lower values than Iowa for deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Howard County at a glance: February the month with the most truck crashes: 12.6% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 87 crashes involving commercial trucks in Howard County since 2015: 47 people were injured and 1 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 52 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (3.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 53.2% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 16.1% of truck crashes.
27.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52155 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-63 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52155 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 27.3% 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 Howard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Howard County) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 19 |
| 150Th St | 3 |
| 150Th St And Willow Ave | 2 |
| A023/50Th St | 2 |
| B017/190Th St | 2 |
| Ft North Of 175Th St. On U | 2 |
| Ia 9 | 2 |
| Us 63 And State 9/Iowa 9 | 2 |
ZIP 52155 at a glance
| Population | 1,110 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,917 |
| Median home value | $119,637 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Howard 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 6 | +157% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 6 | +15% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | -13% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52155
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 52155?
87 truck crashes have been reported in Howard County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 47 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 52155?
Truck crashes in Howard County peak in February, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 52155?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Howard County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 52155 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Howard County records 74.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 52155?
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.