ZIP 52165 (Ridgeway, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52165: 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 runs above Iowa on on snow, slush or ice.
Winneshiek County at a glance: 1 in 119 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.8%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Winneshiek County has recorded 128 truck crashes since 2015, with 53 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in March (3.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.7% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52165 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 52165 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Winneshiek County.
- With 22.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Iowa), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-9 | 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 52165 at a glance
| Population | 1,098 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,227 |
| Median home value | $293,370 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52165
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 52165?
Winneshiek County has had 128 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 53 people and killing 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 52165?
Truck crashes in Winneshiek County peak in June, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 52165?
Since 2015, Winneshiek County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 52165 compare with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 54.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Winneshiek County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 52165?
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.