ZIP 52721 (Bennett, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52721: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cedar 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
7 of 592 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cedar County compares with Iowa
Cedar County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cedar County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cedar County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 273.8 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 4.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 41% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 26.2% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.8% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.0% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 29.1% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Cedar County sits below Iowa on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Cedar County at a glance: 24.8% in rain, sleet or snow, against 15.1% across Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 592 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cedar County. They injured 221 people and killed 20.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 53.0% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 26.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-38 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52721 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 26.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Cedar County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 4 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cedar County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 51 |
| Interstate 80/I 80 | 24 |
| US-30 | 12 |
| Ia 38 | 7 |
| I80 Wb 255.35 | 5 |
| I 80 W / Mm 276 | 5 |
| I 80 W Mm 257 | 4 |
| I 80 W Mm 265.3 | 4 |
ZIP 52721 at a glance
| Population | 809 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,143 |
| Median home value | $192,127 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cedar 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 | 19 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 37 | +90% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 36 | -2% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 55 | +52% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 55. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52721
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 52721?
Since 2015, 592 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cedar County (221 injured, 20 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 52721?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52721: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 52721?
Truck crashes in Cedar County peak in January, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 52721?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Cedar County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 52721 compared with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Cedar County has 273.8 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 52721?
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.