ZIP 52305 (Martelle, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52305: 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 runs above Iowa on 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
Since 2015, 127 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jones County. They injured 58 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.4% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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
US-151 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 52305 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-1 (1), Ts-115th St (1) and US-30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52305 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-151; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 20.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 3 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| Ts-115th St | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
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 52305 at a glance
| Population | 913 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $94,452 |
| Median home value | $173,734 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52305
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 52305?
127 truck crashes have been reported in Jones County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 58 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 52305?
Since 2015, US-151 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52305: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 52305?
January has the most truck crashes in Jones County, 15.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 52305?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Jones County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 52305 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 51.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jones County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 52305?
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.