ZIP 52201 (Ainsworth, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52201: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington 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 162 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Iowa
Washington County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.5 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 69% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.6% | 18.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.9% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Washington County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Washington County: 1 in 147 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Iowa.
Overview
Washington County has recorded 162 truck crashes since 2015, with 58 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 27 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.0% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 19.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 52201 happened on CR-G36 220Th St (1), CR-W61/RIVERSIDE Rd (1), CR-X17 (1) and SR-92 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52201 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-G36 220Th St | 1 |
| CR-W61/RIVERSIDE Rd | 1 |
| CR-X17 | 1 |
| SR-92 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| US-218 | 20 |
| State 22/Ia 22 | 4 |
| Ia 22 | 3 |
| Ia 1 | 3 |
| 155Th St | 2 |
| G036/220Th St | 2 |
| G036/220Th St And State 1/Ia 1 | 2 |
| G038/Hwy G38 | 2 |
ZIP 52201 at a glance
| Population | 1,148 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,750 |
| Median home value | $179,109 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 6 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 14 | +127% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 11 | -21% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 14 | +36% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52201
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 52201?
Since 2015, 162 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (58 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 52201?
February has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 52201?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 52201 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Washington County records 59.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 52201?
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.