ZIP 52586 (Rose Hill, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52586: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mahaska 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
6 of 185 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mahaska County compares with Iowa
Mahaska County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mahaska County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mahaska County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 74.7 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.9% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 47% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 49% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.0% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 29% below the state |
| After dark | 12.7% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 45% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Mahaska County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Mahaska County at a glance: October the month with the most truck crashes: 15.1% of the year's total.
Overview
Mahaska County has recorded 185 truck crashes since 2015, with 93 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 15.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 32.0% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 11.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52586 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-QUEENS Ave (1), CR-T60 Oxford Ave (1) and SR-92 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52586 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mahaska County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.3% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Mahaska County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-QUEENS Ave | 1 |
| CR-T60 Oxford Ave | 1 |
| SR-92 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mahaska County) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 14 |
| State 163/Iowa 163 | 8 |
| Ia 163 | 7 |
| Ia 92 | 7 |
| State 92/Iowa 92 And Osburn Av | 5 |
| State 92/A Ave | 4 |
| Hwy 92, Measuring 750 Feet Wes | 3 |
| G063/310Th St And Us 63 | 3 |
ZIP 52586 at a glance
| Population | 600 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,125 |
| Median home value | $98,161 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mahaska 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 | 10 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 15 | +47% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 16 | +3% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 15 | -6% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 15 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 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52586
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 52586?
185 truck crashes have been reported in Mahaska County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 93 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 52586?
Truck crashes in Mahaska County peak in October, with 15.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 52586?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mahaska County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 52586 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 74.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mahaska County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 52586?
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.