ZIP 52745 (Dixon, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52745: 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 stands out for higher 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
Since 2015, 1,168 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Scott County. They injured 435 people and killed 23.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.6% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.2%).
Road surface: 12.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 52745 is I-80, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-Y52 210Th Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 45 crashes, 3.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Their busiest month is January, with 18% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52745 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Scott County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-80 | 4 |
| CR-Y52 210Th Ave | 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 52745 at a glance
| Population | 443 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,750 |
| Median home value | $237,830 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 52 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 96. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52745
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 52745?
1,168 truck crashes have been reported in Scott County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 435 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 52745?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52745: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 52745?
Truck crashes in Scott County peak in January, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 52745?
Since 2015, Scott County has reported 45 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 52745 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Scott County records 57.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 52745?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.