ZIP 52211 (Brooklyn, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52211: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Poweshiek 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 421 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Poweshiek County compares with Iowa
Poweshiek County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Poweshiek County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Poweshiek County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 189.7 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.6% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.4% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.4% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.8% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Iowa, Poweshiek County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Poweshiek County at a glance: 1 in 192 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 421 crashes involving commercial trucks in Poweshiek County since 2015: 222 people were injured and 27 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.4% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
23.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 52211 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-V18 (1) and US-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52211 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 23.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Iowa), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Poweshiek County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 6 |
| CR-V18 | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Poweshiek County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 34 |
| Interstate 80/I 80 | 20 |
| Ia 146 | 6 |
| US-63 | 5 |
| Sb/Wb Interstate 0080 (Milepos | 4 |
| I 80 Wb 186 Mm | 4 |
| I 80 Wb 187Mm | 4 |
| 204.3Mm Wb I80 | 3 |
ZIP 52211 at a glance
| Population | 2,795 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,922 |
| Median home value | $202,869 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Poweshiek 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 | 14 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 28 | +97% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 30 | +7% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 36 | +18% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 36 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52211
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 52211?
421 truck crashes have been reported in Poweshiek County since 2015, with 27 deaths and 222 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 52211?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52211: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 52211?
January has the most truck crashes in Poweshiek County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 52211?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Poweshiek County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 52211 compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Poweshiek County has 189.7 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 52211?
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.