ZIP 52257 (Luzerne, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52257: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Benton 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 206 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Benton County compares with Iowa
Benton County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Benton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Benton County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.3 | 68.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.4% | 18.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.6% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.6% | 23.1% | 24.8% | same |
Benton County has lower values than Iowa for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Benton County at a glance: 10.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Iowa: 3.5).
Overview
Benton County has recorded 206 truck crashes since 2015, with 101 people injured and 21 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in August (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.6% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.7%).
19.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: US-18 (1) and US-218 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 52257 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Benton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 4 |
| US-18 | 1 |
| US-218 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Benton County) |
|---|---|
| Us 30/73 St | 12 |
| US-30 | 8 |
| I-380 | 6 |
| Ave | 6 |
| Interstate 380/I 380 | 5 |
| US-218 | 5 |
| Us 30/73 St And 21 Ave And V06 | 4 |
| W014/27 Ave | 3 |
ZIP 52257 at a glance
| Population | 216 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $94,464 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Benton 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 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 9 | +34% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 14 | +51% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 18 | +28% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52257
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 52257?
Benton County has had 206 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 101 people and killing 21.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 52257?
US-30 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 52257 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 52257?
The worst month is January: 12.6% of truck crashes in Benton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 52257?
Since 2015, Benton County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 52257 compare with Iowa?
Benton County records 67.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 52257?
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.