ZIP 52253 (Lisbon, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52253: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cedar 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
7 of 592 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cedar County compares with Iowa
Cedar County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cedar County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cedar County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 273.8 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 4.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 41% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 26.2% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.8% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.0% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 29.1% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Iowa, Cedar County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Cedar County at a glance: 24.8% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 15.1% in Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 592 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cedar County. They injured 221 people and killed 20.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 53.0% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 26.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
SR-1 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 52253 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-F08/MORSE Rd (1), Ts-115th St (1) and US-30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52253 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-1 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 26.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Iowa), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Cedar County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 2 |
| CR-F08/MORSE Rd | 1 |
| Ts-115th St | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cedar County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 51 |
| Interstate 80/I 80 | 24 |
| US-30 | 12 |
| Ia 38 | 7 |
| I80 Wb 255.35 | 5 |
| I 80 W / Mm 276 | 5 |
| I 80 W Mm 257 | 4 |
| I 80 W Mm 265.3 | 4 |
ZIP 52253 at a glance
| Population | 2,622 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $104,821 |
| Median home value | $242,160 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cedar 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 | 19 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 37 | +90% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 36 | -2% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 55 | +52% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 55. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52253
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 52253?
592 truck crashes have been reported in Cedar County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 221 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 52253?
NHTSA data shows SR-1 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52253 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 52253?
January has the most truck crashes in Cedar County, 14.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 52253?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Cedar County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 52253 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 273.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cedar County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 52253?
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.