ZIP 52359 (West Chester, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52359: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington 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
2 of 162 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Iowa
Washington County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.5 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 69% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.6% | 18.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.9% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Washington County has lower values than Iowa for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Washington County: 1 in 147 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 162 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 58 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 27 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.0% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 19.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52359 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-G36 220Th St (1) and CR-W61/RIVERSIDE Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 52359 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-G36 220Th St | 1 |
| CR-W61/RIVERSIDE Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| US-218 | 20 |
| State 22/Ia 22 | 4 |
| Ia 22 | 3 |
| Ia 1 | 3 |
| 155Th St | 2 |
| G036/220Th St | 2 |
| G036/220Th St And State 1/Ia 1 | 2 |
| G038/Hwy G38 | 2 |
ZIP 52359 at a glance
| Population | 308 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,727 |
| Median home value | $138,973 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 14 | +127% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 11 | -21% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 14 | +36% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52359
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 52359?
Since 2015, 162 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (58 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 52359?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in February, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 52359?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 52359 compare with Iowa?
Washington County records 59.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 52359?
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.