ZIP 52338 (Swisher, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52338: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Johnson 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
20 of 1,147 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Johnson County compares with Iowa
Johnson County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Johnson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Johnson County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.7 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.1% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.3% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.1% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Johnson County has lower values than Iowa for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Iowa on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 52338: I-80 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52338: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Johnson County has recorded 1,147 truck crashes since 2015, with 466 people injured and 40 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 47.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 20.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: I-380 (4), US-151 (4) and CR-F12 120 St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 20 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Their busiest month is May, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52338 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 20.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Johnson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 6 |
| I-380 | 4 |
| US-151 | 4 |
| CR-F12 120 St | 1 |
| CR-F20/AMANA Rd | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Johnson County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 76 |
| Interstate 80/I 80 | 63 |
| I-380 | 29 |
| Interstate 380/I 380 | 28 |
| US-218 | 23 |
| US-6 | 15 |
| State 1/Iowa 1 | 6 |
| Ia 1 | 5 |
ZIP 52338 at a glance
| Population | 3,934 |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $119,605 |
| Median home value | $399,925 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Johnson 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 | 40 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 71 | +79% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 92 | +29% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 100 | +9% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 40 to 100. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52338
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 52338?
1,147 truck crashes have been reported in Johnson County since 2015, with 40 deaths and 466 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 52338?
I-80 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 52338 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 52338?
The worst month is January: 12.4% of truck crashes in Johnson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 52338?
Garbage trucks were involved in 20 reported crashes in Johnson County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 52338 compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 61.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Johnson County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 52338?
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.