ZIP 52570 (Milton, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52570: 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
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 has lower values than Iowa for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Iowa on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark.
The headline for Van Buren County: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 115 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 16.7% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 52570 since 2015: CR-759 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 52570 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Van Buren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-759 | 1 |
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 52570 at a glance
| Population | 1,130 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,750 |
| Median home value | $86,117 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 52570
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 52570?
36 truck crashes have been reported in Van Buren County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 18 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 52570?
Truck crashes in Van Buren County peak in October, with 16.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 52570?
Since 2015, Van Buren County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 52570 compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Van Buren County has 44.1 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 52570?
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.