ZIP 52623 (Danville, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52623: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Des Moines 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
5 of 170 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Des Moines County compares with Iowa
Des Moines County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Des Moines County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Des Moines County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.4 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.7% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 32% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.7% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 15.8% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Des Moines County has lower values than Iowa for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Des Moines County: November the month with the most truck crashes: 14.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 170 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Des Moines County. They injured 66 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 14.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.7% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.7% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-34 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-16 (1) and Ts-E Cleveland St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 52623 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-34, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Des Moines County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| Ts-E Cleveland St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Des Moines County) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 7 |
| US-34 | 4 |
| Agency St And Us 61 | 4 |
| Mason Rd And Us 61 | 3 |
| Henry Des Moines Ave And Us 34 | 3 |
| Division St And Central Ave | 3 |
| Central Ave | 2 |
| Dmc 99 Signed Route Measuring | 2 |
ZIP 52623 at a glance
| Population | 1,982 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,714 |
| Median home value | $237,633 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Des Moines 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 | 11 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 15 | +38% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 13 | -12% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 15 | +12% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52623
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 52623?
Des Moines County has had 170 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 66 people and killing 6.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 52623?
Since 2015, US-34 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52623: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 52623?
The worst month is November: 14.7% of truck crashes in Des Moines County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 52623?
Since 2015, Des Moines County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 52623 compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 37.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Des Moines County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 52623?
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.