ZIP 52728 (Buffalo, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52728: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Scott 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Scott County compares with Iowa
Scott County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scott County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scott County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.1 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 51% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.2% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 21.4% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Scott County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Iowa on garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Scott County: 1 in 26 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.9%, against 2.2% for Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 1,168 crashes involving commercial trucks in Scott County since 2015: 435 people were injured and 23 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 41.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-280 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 52728 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come 31st Ave (1), Cenntennial Expressway (1) and Rockingham Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 45 of the truck crashes here, or 3.9%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (18%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52728 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Scott County.
- Look at alternatives to I-280 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Scott 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 Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-280 | 3 |
| 31st Ave | 1 |
| Cenntennial Expressway | 1 |
| Rockingham Rd | 1 |
| SR-92 | 1 |
| US-61 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Scott County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 59 |
| Interstate 80/I 80 | 46 |
| Ia 461 | 19 |
| US-61 | 18 |
| I-280 | 17 |
| Ave | 16 |
| Interstate 280/I 280 | 11 |
| US-67 | 11 |
ZIP 52728 at a glance
| Population | 984 |
| Density | 124 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,239 |
| Median home value | $119,819 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Scott 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 | 52 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 92 | +79% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 97 | +5% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 96 | -1% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 52 a year in the 1990s and 96 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52728
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 52728?
1,168 truck crashes have been reported in Scott County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 435 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 52728?
I-280 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 52728 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 52728?
Truck crashes in Scott County peak in January, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 52728?
Garbage trucks were involved in 45 reported crashes in Scott County since 2015 (3.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 52728 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Scott County has 57.1 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 52728?
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.