ZIP 52170 (Waterville, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52170: 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. It runs above Iowa on on snow, slush or ice.
Allamakee County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.2% for Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 83 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Allamakee County. They injured 33 people and killed 2.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 50 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 15.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 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.
Road surface: 27.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52170 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 52170 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 27.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 52170 at a glance
| Population | 555 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,788 |
| Median home value | $224,448 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 52170
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 52170?
Allamakee County has had 83 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 33 people and killing 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 52170?
The worst month is October: 15.7% of truck crashes in Allamakee County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 52170?
Since 2015, Allamakee County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 52170 compared 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 52170?
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.