Black Hawk County, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Black Hawk 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
4.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Black Hawk County compares with Iowa
Black Hawk County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Black Hawk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Black Hawk County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.0 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.6% | 18.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.0% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.8% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.3% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Black Hawk County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Black Hawk County: 1 in 28 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.6%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 739 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Black Hawk County. They injured 322 people and killed 22.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in June (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.8% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.6% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Black Hawk County is US-63, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-C66 E Dunkerton Rd (1), CR-V14 Waverly Rd (1) and Dysart Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 26 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in November (19% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.0 deaths compared with 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Black Hawk County fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-63; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.0% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Black Hawk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Black Hawk County) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 3 |
| CR-C66 E Dunkerton Rd | 1 |
| CR-V14 Waverly Rd | 1 |
| Dysart Rd | 1 |
| E Shaulis Rd | 1 |
| I-35 | 1 |
| I-380 | 1 |
| Mu-Pheasant Dr | 1 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Black Hawk County) |
|---|---|
| I-380 | 51 |
| Interstate 380/I 380 | 26 |
| US-218 | 22 |
| Us 218/Washington St | 13 |
| US-20 | 12 |
| Us 63/Hudson Rd | 10 |
| US-63 | 6 |
| Dubuque Rd | 5 |
Black Hawk County at a glance
| Population | 132,348 |
| Land area | 565.8 sq mi |
| Density | 234 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $69,349 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Black Hawk 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 | 15 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 51 | +242% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 67 | +31% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 64 | -6% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 64 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Black Hawk County
ZIP codes in Black Hawk County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Black Hawk County
How common are truck crashes in Black Hawk County?
Black Hawk County has had 739 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 322 people and killing 22.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Black Hawk County?
NHTSA data shows US-63 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in Black Hawk County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Black Hawk County?
Truck crashes in Black Hawk County peak in December, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Black Hawk County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 26 reported crashes in Black Hawk County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Black Hawk County compare with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 48.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Black Hawk County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Black Hawk County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.