ZIP 52584 (Pulaski, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52584: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 has lower values than Iowa for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Davis County at a glance: 8.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.5 in Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 58 crashes involving commercial trucks in Davis County since 2015: 28 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 72 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 15.5% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 26.8% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (12.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.1% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 52584.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.7% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52584 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Davis County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 52584 at a glance
| Population | 420 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,042 |
| Median home value | $116,875 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 |
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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52584
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 52584?
58 truck crashes have been reported in Davis County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 28 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 52584?
The worst month is June: 15.5% of truck crashes in Davis County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 52584?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Davis County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 52584 compare with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 55.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Davis County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 52584?
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.