ZIP 52306 (Mechanicsville, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52306: 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 |
Cedar County sits below Iowa on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Cedar County: 24.8% in rain, sleet or snow, against 15.1% across 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
January has the most truck crashes, 14.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 53.0% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 26.2% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 52306 since 2015: SR-1 (1), Ts-115th St (1) and US-30 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52306 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.2% 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 Cedar County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 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 52306 at a glance
| Population | 1,642 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,875 |
| Median home value | $165,428 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 55 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 52306
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 52306?
Since 2015, 592 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cedar County (221 injured, 20 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 52306?
The worst month is January: 14.0% of truck crashes in Cedar County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 52306?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Cedar County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 52306 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Cedar County has 273.8 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 52306?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.