ZIP 52591 (Sigourney, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52591: 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 runs above Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Keokuk County at a glance: October the month with the most truck crashes: 13.2% of the year's total.
Overview
Keokuk County has recorded 68 truck crashes since 2015, with 36 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 62 days in fully reported years.
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.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 52591 since 2015: SR-149 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52591 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Keokuk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-149 | 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 52591 at a glance
| Population | 2,721 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,404 |
| Median home value | $153,765 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 |
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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52591
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 52591?
Since 2015, 68 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Keokuk County (36 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 52591?
October has the most truck crashes in Keokuk County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 52591?
Since 2015, Keokuk County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 52591 compare with Iowa?
Keokuk County records 60.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 52591?
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.