Atkins, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Atkins: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Atkins and Benton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Benton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 206 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Benton County compares with Iowa
Benton County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Benton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Benton County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.3 | 68.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.4% | 18.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.6% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.6% | 23.1% | 24.8% | same |
Benton County sits below Iowa on garbage-truck share. It runs above Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Benton County at a glance: 10.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Iowa.
Overview
Benton County has recorded 206 truck crashes since 2015, with 101 people injured and 21 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Atkins since 2015, this page uses Benton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
79% of truck crash reports in Benton County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 4.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.6% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 19.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-151 leads within 10 miles of Atkins with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by 6th St Sw (1), CR-W36/COVINGTON Rd (1) and Mu-Ellis Blvd Nw (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for Atkins fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-151 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal 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 Benton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-151 | 2 |
| 6th St Sw | 1 |
| CR-W36/COVINGTON Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Ellis Blvd Nw | 1 |
| Mu-N12Th Ave | 1 |
| US-218 | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Benton County) |
|---|---|
| Us 30/73 St | 12 |
| US-30 | 8 |
| I-380 | 6 |
| Ave | 6 |
| Interstate 380/I 380 | 5 |
| US-218 | 5 |
| Us 30/73 St And 21 Ave And V06 | 4 |
| W014/27 Ave | 3 |
Atkins at a glance
| Population | 2,168 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,976 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 52206) | $116,071 |
| Median home value (ZIP 52206) | $313,270 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Benton 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 | 7 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 9 | +34% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 14 | +51% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 18 | +28% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Atkins
How many truck crashes happen in Atkins?
Benton County has had 206 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 101 people and killing 21.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Atkins?
Since 2015, US-151 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Atkins: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Atkins?
The worst month is January: 12.6% of truck crashes in Benton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Atkins?
Since 2015, Benton County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Atkins compare with Iowa?
Benton County records 67.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Atkins?
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.