ZIP 52751 (Grand Mound, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52751: 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 |
Clinton County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Clinton County: August the month with the most truck crashes: 11.8% of the year's total.
Overview
Clinton County has recorded 287 truck crashes since 2015, with 119 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.4% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (11.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.7% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 52751 since 2015: US-61 (2) and CR-Y52 210Th Ave (1). No single road stands out.
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 52751 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clinton County.
- 27.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Iowa; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Clinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 2 |
| CR-Y52 210Th Ave | 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 52751 at a glance
| Population | 976 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,143 |
| Median home value | $192,948 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52751
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 52751?
Since 2015, 287 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clinton County (119 injured, 8 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 52751?
August has the most truck crashes in Clinton County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 52751?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Clinton County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 52751 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 52751?
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.