ZIP 52738 (Columbus Junction, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52738: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Louisa 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
1 of 88 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Louisa County compares with Iowa
Louisa County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Louisa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Louisa County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.0 | 68.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.8% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 22.9% | 23.1% | 24.8% | same |
Louisa County has lower values than Iowa for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Louisa County: April worst month: 13.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Louisa County has recorded 88 truck crashes since 2015, with 34 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 48 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in March (2.3%).
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.8% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 52738 happened on CR-X17 (1), SR-92 (1) and Third St (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.1% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52738 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Louisa 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 Louisa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-X17 | 1 |
| SR-92 | 1 |
| Third St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Louisa County) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 10 |
| Ia 92 | 4 |
| State 92/Iowa 92 | 4 |
| Ia 70 | 3 |
| County Rd X 37 | 3 |
| County Line Rd And 190Th St | 2 |
| County Rd G62 And U Ave | 2 |
| Locust St And Us 61 | 2 |
ZIP 52738 at a glance
| Population | 3,398 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,385 |
| Median home value | $139,650 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Louisa 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | +18% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 6 | +39% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 7 | +17% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52738
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 52738?
88 truck crashes have been reported in Louisa County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 34 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 52738?
The worst month is April: 13.6% of truck crashes in Louisa County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 52738?
Since 2015, Louisa County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 52738 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Louisa County records 71.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 52738?
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.