ZIP 52245 (Iowa City, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52245: 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 |
Johnson County has lower values than Iowa for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 52245: I-80 10 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 52245.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,147 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Johnson County. They injured 466 people and killed 40.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 47.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
20.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). After it: CR-F08/MORSE Rd (1), SR-1 (1) and US-218 (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 52245 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 20.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Johnson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 10 |
| 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 52245 at a glance
| Population | 22,853 |
| Density | 1,051 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,020 |
| Median home value | $314,627 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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 52245
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 52245?
Since 2015, 1,147 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Johnson County (466 injured, 40 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 52245?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52245 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 52245?
January has the most truck crashes in Johnson County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 52245?
20 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Johnson County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 52245 compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Johnson County has 61.7 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 52245?
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.