ZIP 52807 (Davenport, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52807: 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 |
Compared with Iowa, Scott County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Iowa on garbage-truck share.
The headline for Scott County: 1 in 26 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.9%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,168 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Scott County. They injured 435 people and killed 23.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out 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
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by I-280 (2), US-61 (2) and 31st Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 45 crashes, 3.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (18%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52807 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 7 |
| I-280 | 2 |
| US-61 | 2 |
| 31st Ave | 1 |
| I-74 | 1 |
| Rockingham Rd | 1 |
| SR-5 | 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 52807 at a glance
| Population | 15,617 |
| Density | 211 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,579 |
| Median home value | $350,331 |
| Home ownership | 47% |
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. 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 52807
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 52807?
Since 2015, 1,168 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Scott County (435 injured, 23 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 52807?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52807: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 52807?
January has the most truck crashes in Scott County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 52807?
Garbage trucks were involved in 45 reported crashes in Scott County since 2015 (3.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 52807 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Scott County records 57.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 52807?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.