ZIP 52655 (West Burlington, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52655: 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 runs above Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
Des Moines County at a glance: November worst month: 14.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Des Moines County has recorded 170 truck crashes since 2015, with 66 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 14.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.7% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (11.8%).
12.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 52655 since 2015: US-34 (2), Mu-Isabella Ave (1) and SR-16 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52655 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Des Moines County.
- 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 Des Moines County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 2 |
| Mu-Isabella Ave | 1 |
| SR-16 | 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 52655 at a glance
| Population | 4,322 |
| Density | 95 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,500 |
| Median home value | $119,618 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52655
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 52655?
170 truck crashes have been reported in Des Moines County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 66 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 52655?
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 52655?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Des Moines County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 52655 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 37.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Des Moines County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 52655?
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.