ZIP 52252 (Langworthy, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52252: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jones 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 127 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jones County compares with Iowa
Jones County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jones County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jones County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.2 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.2% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.0% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.4% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.5% | 23.1% | 24.8% | same |
Jones County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Jones County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 15.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Jones County has recorded 127 truck crashes since 2015, with 58 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.0% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.4% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
20.2% 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 52252 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-151 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52252 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jones County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.2% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Jones County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-151 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jones County) |
|---|---|
| US-151 | 36 |
| State 136/Iowa 136 | 4 |
| Ia 64 | 3 |
| Ia 38 | 3 |
| County Rd X64 | 2 |
| E034/Co Rd E-34 | 2 |
| Hwy 151 N 1 | 2 |
| Ia 136 | 2 |
ZIP 52252 at a glance
| Population | 13 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jones 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 | 7 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 9 | +28% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 11 | +28% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 10 | -14% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52252
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 52252?
Since 2015, 127 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jones County (58 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 52252?
Truck crashes in Jones County peak in January, with 15.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 52252?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jones County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 52252 compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 51.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jones County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 52252?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.