ZIP 52237 (Hopkinton, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52237: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Delaware 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 138 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Delaware County compares with Iowa
Delaware County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Delaware County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Delaware County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.0 | 68.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 27% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.5% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 48% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.2% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Delaware County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes.
Delaware County at a glance: October the month with the most truck crashes: 14.5% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 138 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Delaware County. They injured 45 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (14.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (13.0%).
13.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52237 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 52237 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Delaware County.
- 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 Delaware County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Delaware County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 16 |
| State 13/Iowa 13 | 6 |
| Ia 13 | 3 |
| 210Th St | 3 |
| 180Th Ave | 3 |
| 110Th Ave | 2 |
| 210Th St Measuring 2935 Feet | 2 |
| 260Th Ave And Us 20 West Of Ea | 2 |
ZIP 52237 at a glance
| Population | 1,830 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,063 |
| Median home value | $168,996 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Delaware 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 7 | +66% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 11 | +51% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 11 | +4% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52237
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 52237?
138 truck crashes have been reported in Delaware County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 45 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 52237?
October has the most truck crashes in Delaware County, 14.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 52237?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Delaware County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 52237 compare with Iowa?
Delaware County records 65.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 52237?
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.