ZIP 52731 (Charlotte, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52731: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clinton 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
8 of 287 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clinton County compares with Iowa
Clinton County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clinton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clinton County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.1 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.7% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 48% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 12.2% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 47% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Clinton County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Iowa on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Clinton County: August the month with the most truck crashes: 11.8% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 287 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clinton County. They injured 119 people and killed 8.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.4% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52731 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-61 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52731 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 27.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Iowa; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Clinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clinton County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 15 |
| Us 30/Lincoln Way | 7 |
| Us 30/Camanche Ave | 6 |
| Ramp Us 30 W To Us 61 | 5 |
| US-61 | 4 |
| Us 61 N And 250Th Ave | 4 |
| Us 67/S 4Th St And Us 30/S 4Th | 3 |
| Us 30/Ramp | 3 |
ZIP 52731 at a glance
| Population | 867 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,727 |
| Median home value | $159,422 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clinton 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 | 28 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 27 | -5% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 25 | -5% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 26 | +1% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52731
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 52731?
Clinton County has had 287 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 119 people and killing 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 52731?
Truck crashes in Clinton County peak in August, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 52731?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clinton County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 52731 compared with Iowa?
Clinton County records 55.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 52731?
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.