ZIP 52246 (Iowa City, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52246: 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 sits below Iowa on 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 52246: I-80 deadliest road: 11 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52246 since 2015.
Overview
Johnson County has recorded 1,147 truck crashes since 2015, with 466 people injured and 40 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 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.
Road surface: 20.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 52246 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-F52/BLACK Diamond Rd Sw (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.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (15%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 52246 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.1% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 11 |
| CR-F52/BLACK Diamond Rd Sw | 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 52246 at a glance
| Population | 22,308 |
| Density | 516 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,521 |
| Median home value | $345,110 |
| Home ownership | 45% |
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. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52246
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 52246?
1,147 truck crashes have been reported in Johnson County since 2015, with 40 deaths and 466 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 52246?
I-80 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 52246 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 52246?
The worst month is January: 12.4% of truck crashes in Johnson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 52246?
Since 2015, Johnson County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 52246 compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 61.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Johnson County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 52246?
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.