ZIP 52585 (Richland, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52585: 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 |
Compared with Iowa, Keokuk County is lower on 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
Police reported 68 crashes involving commercial trucks in Keokuk County since 2015: 36 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 62 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.1% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52585 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-D20 200Th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 52585 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
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 Keokuk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-D20 200Th St | 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 52585 at a glance
| Population | 838 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,809 |
| Median home value | $141,598 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 52585
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 52585?
68 truck crashes have been reported in Keokuk County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 36 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 52585?
The worst month is October: 13.2% of truck crashes in Keokuk County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 52585?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Keokuk County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 52585 compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Keokuk County has 60.0 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 52585?
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.