ZIP 52533 (Batavia, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52533: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jefferson 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 of 81 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Iowa
Jefferson County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.1 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 60% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.1% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.1% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.3% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 16.4% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Jefferson County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Jefferson County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.2% for Iowa.
Overview
Jefferson County has recorded 81 truck crashes since 2015, with 38 people injured and 1 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 55 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 14.8% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.3% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (12.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.1% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 52533 happened on CR-V37 Agency Hendrick Rd (1) and SR-16 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Jefferson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52533 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-V37 Agency Hendrick Rd | 1 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 20 |
| Ash Ave | 2 |
| Us 34 W And Ramp Us 34 W To Os | 2 |
| 110Th St | 1 |
| 110Th St And State 1/Iowa 1 | 1 |
| 130Th St And Packwood Rd Measu | 1 |
| 191St St | 1 |
| 250Th/Wintergreen | 1 |
ZIP 52533 at a glance
| Population | 1,201 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,799 |
| Median home value | $127,107 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +93% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 7 | -15% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 7 | +5% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52533
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 52533?
Jefferson County has had 81 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 38 people and killing 1.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 52533?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in October, with 14.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 52533?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 52533 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Jefferson County records 42.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 52533?
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.