ZIP 52354 (Watkins, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52354: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Benton County at a glance: 10.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across 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.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
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 52354 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-30 (3), US-218 (1) and US-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52354 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.
- 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 Benton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-151 | 4 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| US-218 | 1 |
| US-6 | 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 52354 at a glance
| Population | 420 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $112,969 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
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 52354
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 52354?
206 truck crashes have been reported in Benton County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 101 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 52354?
US-151 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 52354 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 52354?
January has the most truck crashes in Benton County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 52354?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Benton County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 52354 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 67.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Benton County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 52354?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.