ZIP 52318 (Norway, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52318: 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 |
Compared with Iowa, Benton County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Benton County: 10.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Iowa: 3.5).
Overview
Police reported 206 crashes involving commercial trucks in Benton County since 2015: 101 people were injured and 21 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 4.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.6% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.4% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
US-151 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 52318 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-F12 120 St (1), CR-F20/AMANA Rd (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 52318 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-151 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-151 | 4 |
| CR-F12 120 St | 1 |
| CR-F20/AMANA Rd | 1 |
| US-218 | 1 |
| US-30 | 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 52318 at a glance
| Population | 1,099 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,625 |
| Median home value | $190,443 |
| 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52318
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 52318?
Since 2015, 206 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Benton County (101 injured, 21 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 52318?
US-151 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 52318 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 52318?
January has the most truck crashes in Benton County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 52318?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Benton County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 52318 compared 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 52318?
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.