ZIP 52640 (Morning Sun, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52640: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Louisa 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 88 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Louisa County compares with Iowa
Louisa County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Louisa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Louisa County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.0 | 68.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.8% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 22.9% | 23.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Iowa, Louisa County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Louisa County: April 13.6% of truck crashes happen in April, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 88 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Louisa County. They injured 34 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 48 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (2.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.6% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.8% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 52640 happened on US-61 (2), CR-H38 Medapolis Rd (1) and CR-X37 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.1% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52640 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Louisa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 2 |
| CR-H38 Medapolis Rd | 1 |
| CR-X37 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Louisa County) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 10 |
| Ia 92 | 4 |
| State 92/Iowa 92 | 4 |
| Ia 70 | 3 |
| County Rd X 37 | 3 |
| County Line Rd And 190Th St | 2 |
| County Rd G62 And U Ave | 2 |
| Locust St And Us 61 | 2 |
ZIP 52640 at a glance
| Population | 1,274 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,813 |
| Median home value | $125,785 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Louisa 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | +18% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 6 | +39% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 7 | +17% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52640
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 52640?
Since 2015, 88 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Louisa County (34 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 52640?
April has the most truck crashes in Louisa County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 52640?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Louisa County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 52640 compare with Iowa?
Louisa County records 71.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 52640?
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.