Exira, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Exira: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Exira and Audubon County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Audubon County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Iowa, Audubon County is lower 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 Exira: I-80 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Exira.
Overview
Police reported 46 crashes involving commercial trucks in Audubon County since 2015: 14 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 93 days in fully reported years.
Exira had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Audubon County numbers.
70% of truck crash reports in Audubon 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 (17.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (2.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.5% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (21.7%).
20.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Exira is I-80, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-F58/W Washington St (1) and US-71 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 2.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for Exira fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Audubon County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 20.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Iowa), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Audubon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 5 |
| 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 |
Exira at a glance
| Population | 766 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 807 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50076) | $55,313 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50076) | $110,764 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Exira
How common are truck crashes in Exira?
Since 2015, 46 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Audubon County (14 injured, 4 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Exira?
I-80 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Exira since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Exira?
Truck crashes in Audubon County peak in October, with 17.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Exira?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Audubon County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Exira compared 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 Exira?
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.