ZIP 52561 (Fremont, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52561: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mahaska 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
6 of 185 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mahaska County compares with Iowa
Mahaska County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mahaska County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mahaska County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 74.7 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.9% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 47% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 49% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.0% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 29% below the state |
| After dark | 12.7% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 45% below the state |
Mahaska County has lower values than Iowa for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Mahaska County at a glance: October worst month: 15.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 185 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mahaska County since 2015: 93 people were injured and 11 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (15.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 32.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 11.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.9% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 52561 is US-63, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-G63/310TH St (1) and SR-92 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 3.2%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52561 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-63 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 29.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Iowa; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Mahaska County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 3 |
| CR-G63/310TH St | 1 |
| SR-92 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mahaska County) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 14 |
| State 163/Iowa 163 | 8 |
| Ia 163 | 7 |
| Ia 92 | 7 |
| State 92/Iowa 92 And Osburn Av | 5 |
| State 92/A Ave | 4 |
| Hwy 92, Measuring 750 Feet Wes | 3 |
| G063/310Th St And Us 63 | 3 |
ZIP 52561 at a glance
| Population | 1,112 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,058 |
| Median home value | $131,860 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mahaska 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 | 10 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 15 | +47% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 16 | +3% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 15 | -6% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52561
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 52561?
185 truck crashes have been reported in Mahaska County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 93 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 52561?
Since 2015, US-63 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52561: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 52561?
October has the most truck crashes in Mahaska County, 15.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 52561?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mahaska County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 52561 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 74.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mahaska County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 52561?
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.