ZIP 52566 (Kirkville, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52566: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wapello 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
9 of 247 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wapello County compares with Iowa
Wapello County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wapello County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wapello County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.8 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 8% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.6% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 59% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 24.6% | 23.1% | 24.8% | same |
Wapello County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Wapello County: 1 in 28 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.6%, against 2.2% for Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 247 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wapello County since 2015: 117 people were injured and 13 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 13.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.9%).
Road surface: 7.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 52566 is US-63, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-G63/310TH St (1), Mu-Dewey St (1) and SR-23 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52566 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wapello County.
- Look at alternatives to US-63 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Crash reporting for 2016 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Wapello 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 |
| Mu-Dewey St | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wapello County) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 37 |
| US-34 | 30 |
| Ia 149 | 12 |
| State 149/Iowa 149 | 7 |
| Eddyville Rd And Us 63 | 6 |
| H025/Dahlonega Rd | 4 |
| T061/Monroe Wapello Rd And Us | 3 |
| T061/Monroe Wapello Rd | 3 |
ZIP 52566 at a glance
| Population | 266 |
| Density | 62 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,750 |
| Median home value | $136,111 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wapello 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 | 8 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 17 | +100% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 20 | +23% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 22 | +8% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 22 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52566
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 52566?
Since 2015, 247 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wapello County (117 injured, 13 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 52566?
US-63 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 52566 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 52566?
Truck crashes in Wapello County peak in July, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 52566?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wapello County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 52566 compare with Iowa?
Wapello County records 62.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 52566?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2016; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.