ZIP 52233 (Hiawatha, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52233: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Linn 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Linn County compares with Iowa
Linn County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Linn County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Linn County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.3 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 37% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 7% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.6% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 38% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.3% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 16.4% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Linn County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Linn County: 1 in 21 crashes involve a garbage truck (53 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,090 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Linn County. They injured 411 people and killed 24.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 40.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.6% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-151 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: I-380 (2), 6th St Sw (1) and CR-W36/COVINGTON Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
53 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.9% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (17% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52233 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Linn County.
- Check whether your routes use US-151, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.1% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Linn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-151 | 4 |
| I-380 | 2 |
| 6th St Sw | 1 |
| CR-W36/COVINGTON Rd | 1 |
| CR-W36/LEWIS Access Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Ellis Blvd Nw | 1 |
| Mu-N12Th Ave | 1 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-922 | 1 |
| Ts-County Home Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Linn County) |
|---|---|
| I-380 | 68 |
| Interstate 380/I 380 | 34 |
| US-30 | 34 |
| US-151 | 12 |
| Us 151/Dubuque Rd | 9 |
| Edgewood Rd Sw | 9 |
| Interstate 380/I 380 Measuring | 6 |
| E034/County Home Rd And State | 6 |
ZIP 52233 at a glance
| Population | 7,000 |
| Density | 690 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,575 |
| Median home value | $198,821 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Linn 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 | 31 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 55 | +75% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 82 | +50% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 96 | +17% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 31 a year in the 1990s and 96 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52233
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 52233?
Since 2015, 1,090 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Linn County (411 injured, 24 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 52233?
Since 2015, US-151 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52233: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 52233?
Truck crashes in Linn County peak in October, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 52233?
Garbage trucks were involved in 53 reported crashes in Linn County since 2015 (4.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 52233 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Linn County has 40.3 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 52233?
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.