ZIP 52562 (Hayesville, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52562: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Keokuk 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 68 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Keokuk County compares with Iowa
Keokuk County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Keokuk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Keokuk County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.0 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.2% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 51% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 49% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.2% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Keokuk County has lower values than Iowa for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Keokuk County: October worst month: 13.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Keokuk County has recorded 68 truck crashes since 2015, with 36 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 62 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.4%.
November through March accounts for 43.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.2% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 52562 since 2015: SR-149 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52562 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Keokuk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-149 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Keokuk County) |
|---|---|
| Ia 92 | 4 |
| State 78/Iowa 78 | 4 |
| State 22/Iowa 22 | 3 |
| Ia 21 | 3 |
| 300Th St And 280Th Ave | 2 |
| State 21/Iowa 21 | 2 |
| State 92/Iowa 92 | 2 |
| 120Th Ave | 1 |
ZIP 52562 at a glance
| Population | 52 |
| Density | 106 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 96% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Keokuk 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 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | +46% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 5 | +8% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 6 | +8% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52562
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 52562?
68 truck crashes have been reported in Keokuk County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 36 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 52562?
Truck crashes in Keokuk County peak in October, with 13.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 52562?
Since 2015, Keokuk County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 52562 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 60.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Keokuk County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 52562?
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.