ZIP 52626 (Farmington, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52626: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lee 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 204 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lee County compares with Iowa
Lee County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lee County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.0 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.8% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 21% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.8% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.9% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.8% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Lee County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Lee County: 9.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Iowa.
Overview
Lee County has recorded 204 truck crashes since 2015, with 85 people injured and 18 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.9% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 14.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 52626 is US-218, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-27 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 52626 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lee County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-218; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Lee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-218 | 3 |
| SR-27 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lee County) |
|---|---|
| US-218 | 14 |
| US-61 | 11 |
| State 16/Iowa 16 | 6 |
| State 27/Iowa 27 | 4 |
| Us 218 S And Ia 16 | 3 |
| Carbide Ln And Us 61 | 3 |
| 255Th St And Ia 27 | 3 |
| 10Th St Us 218/Main St | 2 |
ZIP 52626 at a glance
| Population | 1,103 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,342 |
| Median home value | $104,943 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lee 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 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 20 | +84% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 17 | -14% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 20 | +16% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52626
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 52626?
204 truck crashes have been reported in Lee County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 85 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 52626?
NHTSA data shows US-218 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52626 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 52626?
Truck crashes in Lee County peak in February, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 52626?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Lee County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 52626 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Lee County records 55.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 52626?
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.