ZIP 52332 (Shellsburg, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52332: 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 sits below Iowa on garbage-truck share. It runs above Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Benton County: 10.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.5 in Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 206 crashes involving commercial trucks in Benton County since 2015: 101 people were injured and 21 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in August (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 47.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in 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
I-380 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 52332 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-W36/COVINGTON Rd (1), CR-W36/LEWIS Access Rd (1) and SR-150 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52332 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-380 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
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 Benton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-380 | 2 |
| CR-W36/COVINGTON Rd | 1 |
| CR-W36/LEWIS Access Rd | 1 |
| SR-150 | 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 52332 at a glance
| Population | 1,612 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,708 |
| Median home value | $212,054 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52332
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 52332?
206 truck crashes have been reported in Benton County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 101 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 52332?
NHTSA data shows I-380 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52332 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 52332?
January has the most truck crashes in Benton County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 52332?
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 52332 compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 67.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Benton County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 52332?
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.