ZIP 52549 (Cincinnati, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52549: 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 |
Compared with Iowa, Appanoose County is lower on 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
Since 2015, 72 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Appanoose County. They injured 37 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 58 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 12.5% of truck crashes.
11.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52549 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52549 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Appanoose County.
- 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 |
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 52549 at a glance
| Population | 487 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,292 |
| Median home value | $98,586 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52549
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 52549?
Appanoose County has had 72 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 37 people and killing 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 52549?
The worst month is October: 13.9% of truck crashes in Appanoose County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 52549?
Since 2015, Appanoose County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 52549 compared with Iowa?
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 52549?
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.