ZIP 52639 (Montrose, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52639: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Lee County: 9.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Iowa: 3.5).
Overview
Police reported 204 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lee County since 2015: 85 people were injured and 18 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.3% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.9% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.8% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 52639 is SR-27, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-2 (2), Sr-B (1) and US-61 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52639 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-27; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Lee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-27 | 3 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| Sr-B | 1 |
| US-61 | 1 |
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 52639 at a glance
| Population | 1,745 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,625 |
| Median home value | $162,207 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52639
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 52639?
204 truck crashes have been reported in Lee County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 85 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 52639?
NHTSA data shows SR-27 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52639 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 52639?
The worst month is February: 12.3% of truck crashes in Lee County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 52639?
Since 2015, Lee County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 52639 compared with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Lee County has 55.0 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 52639?
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.