ZIP 52205 (Anamosa, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52205: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jones 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
3 of 127 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jones County compares with Iowa
Jones County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jones County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jones County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.2 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.2% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.0% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.4% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.5% | 23.1% | 24.8% | same |
Jones County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Jones County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 15.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 127 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jones County since 2015: 58 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.4% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.2% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 52205 since 2015: US-151 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52205 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 20.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Jones County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-151 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jones County) |
|---|---|
| US-151 | 36 |
| State 136/Iowa 136 | 4 |
| Ia 64 | 3 |
| Ia 38 | 3 |
| County Rd X64 | 2 |
| E034/Co Rd E-34 | 2 |
| Hwy 151 N 1 | 2 |
| Ia 136 | 2 |
ZIP 52205 at a glance
| Population | 8,627 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,500 |
| Median home value | $223,198 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jones 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 | 7 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 9 | +28% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 11 | +28% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 10 | -14% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52205
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 52205?
Since 2015, 127 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jones County (58 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 52205?
The worst month is January: 15.0% of truck crashes in Jones County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 52205?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Jones County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 52205 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 51.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jones County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 52205?
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.