ZIP 52758 (McCausland, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52758: 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 |
Scott County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
Scott County at a glance: 1 in 26 crashes involve a garbage truck (45 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 1,168 crashes involving commercial trucks in Scott County since 2015: 435 people were injured and 23 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 41.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.2% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
US-30 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 52758 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-61 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 45 of the truck crashes here, or 3.9%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (18% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52758 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Scott County.
- Check whether your routes use US-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 3 |
| US-61 | 2 |
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 52758 at a glance
| Population | 298 |
| Density | 137 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,333 |
| Median home value | $205,782 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 52 to 96. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 52758
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 52758?
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 52758?
NHTSA data shows US-30 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52758 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 52758?
The worst month is January: 9.8% of truck crashes in Scott County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 52758?
45 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Scott County since 2015, 3.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 52758 compared with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Scott County has 57.1 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 52758?
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.