ZIP 52552 (Drakesville, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52552: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Davis 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 58 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Davis County compares with Iowa
Davis County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Davis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Davis County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.4 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.1% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 14% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.1% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 53% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 26.8% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 41% below the state |
| After dark | 21.4% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Davis County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Davis County at a glance: 8.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 58 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Davis County. They injured 28 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 72 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 15.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 26.8% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 12.1% of truck crashes.
16.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-63 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by 160th St (1), CR-ICE Ave (1) and CR-T61 Monroe Wapello Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52552 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Davis County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-63; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Davis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 3 |
| 160th St | 1 |
| CR-ICE Ave | 1 |
| CR-T61 Monroe Wapello Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Davis County) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 13 |
| Ia 2 | 4 |
| Ice Ave | 3 |
| 180Th St And Us 63 | 2 |
| 276Th St | 2 |
| Locust St And Us 63/Washington | 2 |
| Peach Ave | 2 |
| State 2/Iowa 2 | 2 |
ZIP 52552 at a glance
| Population | 940 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,000 |
| Median home value | $203,319 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Davis 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 | 3 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 6 | +114% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 3 | -40% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | +92% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52552
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 52552?
58 truck crashes have been reported in Davis County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 28 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 52552?
NHTSA data shows US-63 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52552 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 52552?
The worst month is June: 15.5% of truck crashes in Davis County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 52552?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Davis County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 52552 compared with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Davis County has 55.4 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 52552?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.