ZIP 52348 (Vining, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52348: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tama 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
1 of 135 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tama County compares with Iowa
Tama County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tama County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tama County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.0 | 68.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 64% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.8% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 16% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.2% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.0% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.5% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Tama County sits below Iowa on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Tama County: 1 in 127 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Iowa.
Overview
Tama County has recorded 135 truck crashes since 2015, with 54 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.0% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-30 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 52348 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-320TH St (1), SR-21 (1) and US-18 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52348 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 33.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Iowa.
- 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 Tama County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 5 |
| CR-320TH St | 1 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| US-18 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tama County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 27 |
| US-63 | 11 |
| Ia 8 | 3 |
| Highway T47 | 2 |
| Highway V18 And 230Th St And H | 2 |
| New Highway 30 Construction | 2 |
| State 21/Iowa 21 And Us 30 And | 2 |
| T047/Hwy T47 | 2 |
ZIP 52348 at a glance
| Population | 66 |
| Density | 88 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,500 |
| Median home value | $81,832 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tama 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 | 7 | +22% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 9 | +29% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 13 | +40% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52348
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 52348?
Since 2015, 135 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tama County (54 injured, 9 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 52348?
NHTSA data shows US-30 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52348 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 52348?
Truck crashes in Tama County peak in November, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 52348?
Since 2015, Tama County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 52348 compared with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Tama County has 69.0 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 52348?
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.