ZIP 52240 (Iowa City, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52240: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Johnson 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
20 of 1,147 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Johnson County compares with Iowa
Johnson County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Johnson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Johnson County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.7 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.1% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.3% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.1% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Iowa, Johnson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
ZIP 52240 at a glance: I-80 deadliest road: 9 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52240 since 2015.
Overview
Johnson County has recorded 1,147 truck crashes since 2015, with 466 people injured and 40 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.3% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 20.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). Next come CR-F062 130Th St (1), CR-F08/MORSE Rd (1) and SR-1 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 20 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Their busiest month is May, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52240 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Johnson County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Johnson County.
- 20.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Johnson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 9 |
| CR-F062 130Th St | 1 |
| CR-F08/MORSE Rd | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| US-218 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Johnson County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 76 |
| Interstate 80/I 80 | 63 |
| I-380 | 29 |
| Interstate 380/I 380 | 28 |
| US-218 | 23 |
| US-6 | 15 |
| State 1/Iowa 1 | 6 |
| Ia 1 | 5 |
ZIP 52240 at a glance
| Population | 35,074 |
| Density | 95 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,960 |
| Median home value | $245,678 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Johnson 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 | 40 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 71 | +79% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 92 | +29% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 100 | +9% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 40 to 100. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52240
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 52240?
Johnson County has had 1,147 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 466 people and killing 40.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 52240?
I-80 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 52240 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 52240?
The worst month is January: 12.4% of truck crashes in Johnson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 52240?
Garbage trucks were involved in 20 reported crashes in Johnson County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 52240 compare with Iowa?
Johnson County records 61.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 52240?
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.