Audubon County, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Audubon County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
1 of 46 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Audubon County compares with Iowa
Audubon County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Audubon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Audubon County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.3 | 68.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.9% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.3% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 2.3% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 90% below the state |
Audubon County sits below Iowa on injuries per crash, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Audubon County: 9.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.5 in Iowa.
Overview
Audubon County has recorded 46 truck crashes since 2015, with 14 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 93 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 17.4% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (2.2%).
November through March accounts for 39.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 21.7% of truck crashes.
20.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Audubon County since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-F24/150TH St (1), CR-F58/W Washington St (1) and US-71 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Audubon County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.9% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Audubon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Audubon County) |
|---|---|
| CR-F24/150TH St | 1 |
| CR-F58/W Washington St | 1 |
| US-71 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Audubon County) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 7 |
| Mockingbird Ave | 3 |
| Ia 44 | 3 |
| Falcon Ave | 2 |
| Hwy 173 And Hwy 44 Intersectio | 2 |
| Us 71 And F58 | 2 |
| Us 71 Measuring 207 Feet South | 2 |
| 150Th St | 1 |
Audubon County at a glance
| Population | 5,562 |
| Land area | 443.0 sq mi |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $57,889 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Audubon 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | +113% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 3 | +3% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 5 | +41% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Audubon County
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Questions fleets ask about Audubon County
How many truck accidents are there in Audubon County?
46 truck crashes have been reported in Audubon County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 14 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Audubon County?
Truck crashes in Audubon County peak in October, with 17.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Audubon County?
Since 2015, Audubon County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Audubon County compare with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 70.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Audubon County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Audubon County?
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.