ZIP 52327 (Riverside, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52327: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington 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
2 of 162 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Iowa
Washington County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.5 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 69% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.6% | 18.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.9% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Washington County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Iowa on in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Washington County: 1 in 147 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.7%, against 2.2% for Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 162 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 58 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 27 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.9%.
November through March accounts for 46.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 19.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 52327 since 2015: SR-22 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52327 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-22 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| US-218 | 20 |
| State 22/Ia 22 | 4 |
| Ia 22 | 3 |
| Ia 1 | 3 |
| 155Th St | 2 |
| G036/220Th St | 2 |
| G036/220Th St And State 1/Ia 1 | 2 |
| G038/Hwy G38 | 2 |
ZIP 52327 at a glance
| Population | 3,796 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,942 |
| Median home value | $335,878 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 6 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 14 | +127% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 11 | -21% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 14 | +36% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52327
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 52327?
162 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 58 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 52327?
The worst month is February: 11.1% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 52327?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 52327 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 59.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 52327?
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.