ZIP 52358 (West Branch, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52358: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cedar 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
7 of 592 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cedar County compares with Iowa
Cedar County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cedar County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cedar County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 273.8 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 4.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 41% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 26.2% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.8% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.0% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 29.1% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Iowa, Cedar County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Cedar County: 24.8% in rain, sleet or snow, against 15.1% across Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 592 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cedar County since 2015: 221 people were injured and 20 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 53.0% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
26.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 52358 is I-80, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-38 (2), CR-F062 130Th St (1) and CR-F08/MORSE Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 52358 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cedar County.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 26.2% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cedar County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 8 |
| SR-38 | 2 |
| CR-F062 130Th St | 1 |
| CR-F08/MORSE Rd | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cedar County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 51 |
| Interstate 80/I 80 | 24 |
| US-30 | 12 |
| Ia 38 | 7 |
| I80 Wb 255.35 | 5 |
| I 80 W / Mm 276 | 5 |
| I 80 W Mm 257 | 4 |
| I 80 W Mm 265.3 | 4 |
ZIP 52358 at a glance
| Population | 3,598 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,686 |
| Median home value | $235,290 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cedar 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 | 19 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 37 | +90% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 36 | -2% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 55 | +52% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 55 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52358
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 52358?
592 truck crashes have been reported in Cedar County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 221 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 52358?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52358: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 52358?
January has the most truck crashes in Cedar County, 14.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 52358?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cedar County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 52358 compared with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Cedar County has 273.8 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 52358?
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.