ZIP 52645 (New London, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52645: 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.
ZIP 52645 at a glance: US-34 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 52645.
Overview
Henry County has recorded 196 truck crashes since 2015, with 92 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-34 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 52645 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-H38 Medapolis Rd (1), Ts-E Cleveland St (1) and US-218 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 52645 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henry County.
- Look at alternatives to US-34 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 3 |
| CR-H38 Medapolis Rd | 1 |
| Ts-E Cleveland St | 1 |
| US-218 | 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 52645 at a glance
| Population | 3,503 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,327 |
| Median home value | $159,731 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52645
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 52645?
Henry County has had 196 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 92 people and killing 10.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 52645?
US-34 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 52645 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 52645?
June has the most truck crashes in Henry County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 52645?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Henry County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 52645 compare with Iowa?
Henry County records 88.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 52645?
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.