ZIP 52593 (Udell, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52593: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Appanoose 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 72 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Appanoose County compares with Iowa
Appanoose County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Appanoose County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Appanoose County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.8 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 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 | 11.6% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 38% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.9% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Appanoose 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 and garbage-truck share.
Appanoose County at a glance: October 13.9% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 72 crashes involving commercial trucks in Appanoose County since 2015: 37 people were injured and 2 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 58 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.5% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 52593 happened on SR-2 (1) and SR-5 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52593 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
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 Appanoose County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Appanoose County) |
|---|---|
| Ia 2 | 4 |
| State 5/Iowa 5 | 3 |
| Ia 5 | 3 |
| 450Th St | 2 |
| Highway J46 | 2 |
| Highway T61 | 2 |
| J018/Hwy J18 And State 5/Iowa | 2 |
| 168Th Ave | 1 |
ZIP 52593 at a glance
| Population | 97 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,875 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Appanoose 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | -11% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 6 | +54% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | +11% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52593
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 52593?
Since 2015, 72 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Appanoose County (37 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 52593?
October has the most truck crashes in Appanoose County, 13.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 52593?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Appanoose County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 52593 compared with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Appanoose County has 51.8 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 52593?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.