ZIP 52749 (Fruitland, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52749: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Muscatine 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
3 of 269 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Muscatine County compares with Iowa
Muscatine County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Muscatine County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Muscatine County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.5 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 46% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.6% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 17% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.9% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Muscatine County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 52749: US-61 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52749 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 269 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Muscatine County. They injured 124 people and killed 12.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 43.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
15.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-61 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: Mulberry Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52749 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-61 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 30.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Iowa.
- 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 Muscatine County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 4 |
| Mulberry Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Muscatine County) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 31 |
| US-6 | 9 |
| Ia 22 | 6 |
| State 22/Iowa 22 | 5 |
| Dick Drake Way | 4 |
| Isett Ave And Us 61 | 4 |
| State 38/Park Ave And Us 61 An | 3 |
| Y014/Taylor Ave | 3 |
ZIP 52749 at a glance
| Population | 1,049 |
| Density | 189 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $103,424 |
| Median home value | $218,380 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Muscatine 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 | 21 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 22 | +5% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 23 | +6% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 21 | -11% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52749
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 52749?
Muscatine County has had 269 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 124 people and killing 12.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 52749?
US-61 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 52749 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 52749?
Truck crashes in Muscatine County peak in January, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 52749?
Since 2015, Muscatine County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 52749 compared with Iowa?
Muscatine County records 55.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 52749?
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.