ZIP 52551 (Douds, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52551: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Van Buren 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
1 of 36 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Van Buren County compares with Iowa
Van Buren County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Van Buren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Van Buren County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.1 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 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 | 2.9% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 85% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 29% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 62% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.6% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.7% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Van Buren County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark.
Van Buren County at a glance: October worst month: 16.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 36 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Van Buren County. They injured 18 people and killed 1.
That averages about one truck crash every 115 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (16.7% of the year) and are lowest in July (2.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.6% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (16.7%).
2.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 52551.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 52551 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Van Buren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Van Buren County) |
|---|---|
| Ia 2 | 3 |
| Ia 16 | 3 |
| Acorn Ave And State 16/Iowa 16 | 2 |
| Route V64 | 2 |
| Spruce Ave | 2 |
| 210Th St And W046/100 Ave | 1 |
| 250Th St And W040/Rte W40 | 1 |
| 270Th St And Highway 2 | 1 |
ZIP 52551 at a glance
| Population | 782 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,875 |
| Median home value | $163,301 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Van Buren 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 | 2 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | +70% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 3 | -12% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | +6% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52551
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 52551?
Since 2015, 36 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Van Buren County (18 injured, 1 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 52551?
The worst month is October: 16.7% of truck crashes in Van Buren County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 52551?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Van Buren County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 52551 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Van Buren County has 44.1 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 52551?
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.