ZIP 52620 (Bonaparte, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52620: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Van Buren 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 36 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Van Buren County compares with Iowa
Van Buren County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Van Buren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Van Buren County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.1 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 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 | 2.9% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 85% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 29% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 62% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.6% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.7% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Van Buren County has lower values than Iowa for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark.
What stands out in Van Buren County: October the month with the most truck crashes: 16.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 36 crashes involving commercial trucks in Van Buren County since 2015: 18 people were injured and 1 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 115 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (16.7% of the year) and are lowest in July (2.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.6% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 16.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52620 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 52620 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Van Buren 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 (Van Buren County) |
|---|---|
| Ia 2 | 3 |
| Ia 16 | 3 |
| Acorn Ave And State 16/Iowa 16 | 2 |
| Route V64 | 2 |
| Spruce Ave | 2 |
| 210Th St And W046/100 Ave | 1 |
| 250Th St And W040/Rte W40 | 1 |
| 270Th St And Highway 2 | 1 |
ZIP 52620 at a glance
| Population | 1,097 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,327 |
| Median home value | $214,552 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Van Buren 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 | 2 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | +70% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 3 | -12% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | +6% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52620
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 52620?
Van Buren County has had 36 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 18 people and killing 1.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 52620?
October has the most truck crashes in Van Buren County, 16.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 52620?
Since 2015, Van Buren County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 52620 compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Van Buren County has 44.1 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 52620?
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.