ZIP 52765 (New Liberty, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52765: 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 has lower values than Iowa for 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
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
The worst month is January with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come CR-Y26/VAIL Ave/1St Ave/14Th A (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
45 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.9% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (18% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52765 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Scott County.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-Y26/VAIL Ave/1St Ave/14Th A | 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 52765 at a glance
| Population | 427 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $107,321 |
| Median home value | $211,353 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52765
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 52765?
1,168 truck crashes have been reported in Scott County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 435 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 52765?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52765: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 52765?
The worst month is January: 9.8% of truck crashes in Scott County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 52765?
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 52765 compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 57.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Scott County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 52765?
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.