ZIP 52162 (Postville, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52162: 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 sits below Iowa on 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
Police reported 83 crashes involving commercial trucks in Allamakee County since 2015: 33 people were injured and 2 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 50 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 15.7% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (2.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52162 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-X16/FOREST Mills Rd (1) and CR-X26/VOLNEY Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52162 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Allamakee County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 27.2% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Allamakee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-X16/FOREST Mills Rd | 1 |
| 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 52162 at a glance
| Population | 3,744 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,125 |
| Median home value | $132,135 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52162
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 52162?
Since 2015, 83 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Allamakee County (33 injured, 2 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 52162?
October has the most truck crashes in Allamakee County, 15.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 52162?
Since 2015, Allamakee County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 52162 compare with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 51.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Allamakee County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 52162?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.