ZIP 52649 (Salem, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52649: 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 |
Compared with Iowa, Henry County is lower on 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 52649 at a glance: US-218 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52649: 5 since 2015.
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
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.
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
Within this area, US-218 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come CR-J38/LOCUST St (1) and SR-16 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 52649 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henry County.
- Look at alternatives to US-218 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
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 Henry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-218 | 5 |
| CR-J38/LOCUST St | 1 |
| SR-16 | 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 52649 at a glance
| Population | 913 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,071 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 52649
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 52649?
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 52649?
NHTSA data shows US-218 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52649 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 52649?
The worst month is June: 12.8% of truck crashes in Henry County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 52649?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Henry County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 52649 compared with Iowa?
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 52649?
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.