ZIP 52401 (Cedar Rapids, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52401: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Linn 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Linn County compares with Iowa
Linn County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Linn County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Linn County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.3 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 37% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 7% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.6% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 38% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.3% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 16.4% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Linn County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Linn County at a glance: 1 in 21 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.9%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Linn County has recorded 1,090 truck crashes since 2015, with 411 people injured and 24 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.3% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-151 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: I-380 (3), 6th St Sw (1) and CR-F12 120 St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 53 of the truck crashes here, or 4.9%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (17%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52401 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-151; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.1% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Linn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-151 | 4 |
| I-380 | 3 |
| 6th St Sw | 1 |
| CR-F12 120 St | 1 |
| CR-W36/COVINGTON Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Ellis Blvd Nw | 1 |
| Mu-N12Th Ave | 1 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-922 | 1 |
| Ts-County Home Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Linn County) |
|---|---|
| I-380 | 68 |
| Interstate 380/I 380 | 34 |
| US-30 | 34 |
| US-151 | 12 |
| Us 151/Dubuque Rd | 9 |
| Edgewood Rd Sw | 9 |
| Interstate 380/I 380 Measuring | 6 |
| E034/County Home Rd And State | 6 |
ZIP 52401 at a glance
| Population | 2,181 |
| Density | 707 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $35,060 |
| Median home value | $175,228 |
| Home ownership | 10% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Linn 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 | 31 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 55 | +75% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 82 | +50% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 96 | +17% | 2.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 31 to 96. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52401
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 52401?
Linn County has had 1,090 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 411 people and killing 24.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 52401?
Since 2015, US-151 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52401: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 52401?
The worst month is October: 10.5% of truck crashes in Linn County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 52401?
53 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Linn County since 2015, 4.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 52401 compared with Iowa?
Linn County records 40.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 52401?
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.