ZIP 52544 (Centerville, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52544: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Appanoose 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 72 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Appanoose County compares with Iowa
Appanoose County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Appanoose County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Appanoose County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.8 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.6% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 38% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.9% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Appanoose County has lower values than Iowa for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Appanoose County at a glance: October worst month: 13.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Appanoose County has recorded 72 truck crashes since 2015, with 37 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 58 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.2%).
November through March accounts for 43.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 52544 happened on SR-2 (1) and SR-5 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 52544 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Appanoose County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Appanoose County) |
|---|---|
| Ia 2 | 4 |
| State 5/Iowa 5 | 3 |
| Ia 5 | 3 |
| 450Th St | 2 |
| Highway J46 | 2 |
| Highway T61 | 2 |
| J018/Hwy J18 And State 5/Iowa | 2 |
| 168Th Ave | 1 |
ZIP 52544 at a glance
| Population | 8,121 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,572 |
| Median home value | $115,120 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Appanoose 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | -11% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 6 | +54% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | +11% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52544
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 52544?
72 truck crashes have been reported in Appanoose County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 37 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 52544?
The worst month is October: 13.9% of truck crashes in Appanoose County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 52544?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Appanoose County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 52544 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Appanoose County records 51.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 52544?
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.