Evansdale, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Evansdale: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Evansdale and Black Hawk County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Black Hawk County numbers.
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. It runs above Iowa on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Black Hawk County: 1 in 28 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.6%, against 2.2% for Iowa.
Overview
Black Hawk County has recorded 739 truck crashes since 2015, with 322 people injured and 22 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 48 truck crashes were reported in Evansdale since 2015; patterns below come from Black Hawk County as a whole.
20% of truck crash reports in Black Hawk County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 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.
Road surface: 17.6% 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 Evansdale since 2015: CR-C66 E Dunkerton Rd (1), Dysart Rd (1), E Shaulis Rd (1), I-35 (1) and I-380 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 26 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Their busiest month is November, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.0 deaths compared with 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Evansdale fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Black Hawk County.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-C66 E Dunkerton Rd | 1 |
| Dysart Rd | 1 |
| E Shaulis Rd | 1 |
| I-35 | 1 |
| I-380 | 1 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| W Airline Hwy | 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 |
Evansdale at a glance
| Population | 4,515 |
| Land area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,130 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50707) | $63,441 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50707) | $146,439 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 64. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Evansdale
How common are truck crashes in Evansdale?
Black Hawk County has had 739 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 322 people and killing 22.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Evansdale?
Truck crashes in Black Hawk County peak in December, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Evansdale?
26 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Black Hawk County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Evansdale compare with Iowa?
Black Hawk County records 48.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Evansdale?
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.