ZIP 52217 (Clutier, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52217: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tama 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 135 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tama County compares with Iowa
Tama County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tama County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tama County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.0 | 68.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 64% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.8% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 16% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.2% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.0% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.5% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Tama County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Tama County: 1 in 127 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.8%, against 2.2% for Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 135 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tama County. They injured 54 people and killed 9.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.0% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (11.1%).
Road surface: 15.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-30 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 52217 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-320TH St (1), SR-21 (1) and US-18 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52217 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 33.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Iowa.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Tama County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 4 |
| CR-320TH St | 1 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| US-18 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tama County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 27 |
| US-63 | 11 |
| Ia 8 | 3 |
| Highway T47 | 2 |
| Highway V18 And 230Th St And H | 2 |
| New Highway 30 Construction | 2 |
| State 21/Iowa 21 And Us 30 And | 2 |
| T047/Hwy T47 | 2 |
ZIP 52217 at a glance
| Population | 573 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,750 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tama 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 | 7 | +22% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 9 | +29% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 13 | +40% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52217
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 52217?
Tama County has had 135 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 54 people and killing 9.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 52217?
NHTSA data shows US-30 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52217 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 52217?
November has the most truck crashes in Tama County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 52217?
Since 2015, Tama County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 52217 compared with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Tama County has 69.0 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 52217?
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.