ZIP 52225 (Elberon, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52225: 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Tama County at a glance: 1 in 127 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.8%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Tama County has recorded 135 truck crashes since 2015, with 54 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.0% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 11.1% of truck crashes.
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 52225 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-320TH St (1), SR-21 (1) and US-18 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.7% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52225 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 33.9% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Tama County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 5 |
| 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 52225 at a glance
| Population | 387 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,944 |
| Median home value | $186,397 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.2 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 52225
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 52225?
Tama County has had 135 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 54 people and killing 9.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 52225?
Since 2015, US-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52225: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 52225?
November has the most truck crashes in Tama County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 52225?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Tama County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 52225 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 69.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tama County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 52225?
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.