ZIP 52644 (Mount Union, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52644: 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
ZIP 52644 at a glance: US-218 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52644 since 2015.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.7%).
Road surface: 13.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-218 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 52644 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-H38 Medapolis Rd (1), CR-X37 (1) and Ts-E Cleveland St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 52644 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-218 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Henry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-218 | 2 |
| CR-H38 Medapolis Rd | 1 |
| CR-X37 | 1 |
| Ts-E Cleveland St | 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 52644 at a glance
| Population | 394 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,955 |
| Median home value | $157,944 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 52644
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 52644?
Since 2015, 196 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Henry County (92 injured, 10 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 52644?
NHTSA data shows US-218 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52644 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 52644?
Truck crashes in Henry County peak in June, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 52644?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Henry County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 52644 compared with Iowa?
Henry County records 88.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 52644?
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.