ZIP 52660 (Yarmouth, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52660: 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 |
Des Moines County sits below Iowa 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 worst month: 14.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 170 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Des Moines County. They injured 66 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 14.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 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.
12.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 52660 is US-34, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-H38 Medapolis Rd (1), Ts-E Cleveland St (1) and US-61 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 52660 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-34, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 |
| CR-H38 Medapolis Rd | 1 |
| Ts-E Cleveland St | 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 52660 at a glance
| Population | 279 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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 52660
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 52660?
170 truck crashes have been reported in Des Moines County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 66 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 52660?
NHTSA data shows US-34 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52660 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 52660?
The worst month is November: 14.7% of truck crashes in Des Moines County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 52660?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Des Moines County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 52660 compared with Iowa?
Des Moines County records 37.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 52660?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.