ZIP 52650 (Sperry, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52650: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Des Moines 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 170 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Des Moines County compares with Iowa
Des Moines County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Des Moines County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Des Moines County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.4 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.7% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 32% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.7% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 15.8% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Des Moines County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Des Moines County: November the month with the most truck crashes: 14.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Des Moines County has recorded 170 truck crashes since 2015, with 66 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (14.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.7% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 52650 since 2015: CR-H38 Medapolis Rd (1), CR-X99 Dmc 99 (1), Mu-Isabella Ave (1) and US-61 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52650 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Des Moines County.
- 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 Des Moines County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-H38 Medapolis Rd | 1 |
| CR-X99 Dmc 99 | 1 |
| Mu-Isabella Ave | 1 |
| US-61 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Des Moines County) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 7 |
| US-34 | 4 |
| Agency St And Us 61 | 4 |
| Mason Rd And Us 61 | 3 |
| Henry Des Moines Ave And Us 34 | 3 |
| Division St And Central Ave | 3 |
| Central Ave | 2 |
| Dmc 99 Signed Route Measuring | 2 |
ZIP 52650 at a glance
| Population | 799 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $105,255 |
| Median home value | $246,322 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Des Moines 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 | 11 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 15 | +38% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 13 | -12% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 15 | +12% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52650
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 52650?
Since 2015, 170 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Des Moines County (66 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 52650?
Truck crashes in Des Moines County peak in November, with 14.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 52650?
Since 2015, Des Moines County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 52650 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Des Moines County has 37.4 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 52650?
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.