ZIP 52759 (Montpelier, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52759: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Muscatine County at a glance: 1 in 85 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.2%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Muscatine County has recorded 269 truck crashes since 2015, with 124 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.6% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 52759 happened on I-280 (2), Cenntennial Expressway (1) and US-61 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 52759 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Muscatine County.
- 30.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Iowa; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Muscatine County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-280 | 2 |
| Cenntennial Expressway | 1 |
| US-61 | 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 52759 at a glance
| Population | 167 |
| Density | 275 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,568 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52759
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 52759?
Muscatine County has had 269 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 124 people and killing 12.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 52759?
The worst month is January: 12.3% of truck crashes in Muscatine County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 52759?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Muscatine County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 52759 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 55.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Muscatine County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 52759?
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.