ZIP 52776 (West Liberty, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52776: 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 has lower values than Iowa for 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).
ZIP 52776 at a glance: I-80 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52776 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 269 crashes involving commercial trucks in Muscatine County since 2015: 124 people were injured and 12 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.6% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for 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
I-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 52776 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-F062 130Th St (1), SR-22 (1) and SR-38 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 52776 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Muscatine County.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 5 |
| CR-F062 130Th St | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-38 | 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 52776 at a glance
| Population | 5,090 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,665 |
| Median home value | $207,680 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 52776
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 52776?
269 truck crashes have been reported in Muscatine County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 124 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 52776?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52776: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 52776?
January has the most truck crashes in Muscatine County, 12.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 52776?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Muscatine County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 52776 compared with Iowa?
Muscatine County records 55.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 52776?
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.