ZIP 52209 (Blairstown, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52209: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Benton 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 206 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Benton County compares with Iowa
Benton County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Benton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Benton County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.3 | 68.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.4% | 18.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.6% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.6% | 23.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Iowa, Benton County is lower on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Benton County: 10.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 206 crashes involving commercial trucks in Benton County since 2015: 101 people were injured and 21 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.6% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.4% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: US-218 (1) and US-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 52209 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Benton County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Benton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 3 |
| US-218 | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Benton County) |
|---|---|
| Us 30/73 St | 12 |
| US-30 | 8 |
| I-380 | 6 |
| Ave | 6 |
| Interstate 380/I 380 | 5 |
| US-218 | 5 |
| Us 30/73 St And 21 Ave And V06 | 4 |
| W014/27 Ave | 3 |
ZIP 52209 at a glance
| Population | 1,158 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,094 |
| Median home value | $225,077 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Benton 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 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 9 | +34% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 14 | +51% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 18 | +28% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52209
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 52209?
Benton County has had 206 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 101 people and killing 21.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 52209?
Since 2015, US-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52209: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 52209?
Truck crashes in Benton County peak in January, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 52209?
Since 2015, Benton County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 52209 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 67.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Benton County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 52209?
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.