ZIP 52641 (Mount Pleasant, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52641: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Henry 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 196 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Henry County compares with Iowa
Henry County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henry County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 88.3 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.8% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 24.5% | 23.1% | 24.8% | same |
Henry County has lower values than Iowa for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Henry County: June the month with the most truck crashes: 12.8% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 196 crashes involving commercial trucks in Henry County since 2015: 92 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.8% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 52641 since 2015: Ts-Old Hwy 34 (1), US-218 (1) and US-34 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52641 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henry County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Henry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Ts-Old Hwy 34 | 1 |
| US-218 | 1 |
| US-34 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henry County) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 33 |
| US-218 | 17 |
| School Ave And E School Ave An | 4 |
| State 78/Iowa 78 | 4 |
| Us 34 And Old Highway 34 Measu | 3 |
| Ia 78 | 3 |
| 170Th St And Us 218 | 2 |
| 235Th St And W055/Franklin Ave | 2 |
ZIP 52641 at a glance
| Population | 12,428 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,512 |
| Median home value | $171,313 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henry 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 | 8 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 12 | +44% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 14 | +24% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 17 | +19% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52641
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 52641?
Since 2015, 196 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Henry County (92 injured, 10 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 52641?
Truck crashes in Henry County peak in June, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 52641?
Since 2015, Henry County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 52641 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Henry County records 88.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 52641?
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.