Numa, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Numa: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Numa and Appanoose County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Appanoose County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 72 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Appanoose County compares with Iowa
Appanoose County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Appanoose County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Appanoose County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.8 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.6% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 38% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.9% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Appanoose County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Appanoose County: October 13.9% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 72 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Appanoose County. They injured 37 people and killed 2.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 58 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Numa since 2015, this page uses Appanoose County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
61% of truck crash reports in Appanoose County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.2%).
November through March accounts for 43.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Numa since 2015: SR-2 (1) and SR-5 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for Numa fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Appanoose County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Appanoose County) |
|---|---|
| Ia 2 | 4 |
| State 5/Iowa 5 | 3 |
| Ia 5 | 3 |
| 450Th St | 2 |
| Highway J46 | 2 |
| Highway T61 | 2 |
| J018/Hwy J18 And State 5/Iowa | 2 |
| 168Th Ave | 1 |
Numa at a glance
| Population | 69 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 156 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 52544) | $50,572 |
| Median home value (ZIP 52544) | $115,120 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Appanoose 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | -11% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 6 | +54% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | +11% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Numa
How many truck accidents are there in Numa?
72 truck crashes have been reported in Appanoose County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 37 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Numa?
Truck crashes in Appanoose County peak in October, with 13.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Numa?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Appanoose County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Numa compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 51.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Appanoose County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Numa?
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.