Raymond, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Raymond: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Raymond 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. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Black Hawk County: 1 in 28 crashes involve a garbage truck (26 since 2015), vs 2.2% across 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.
Raymond had 9 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Black Hawk County numbers.
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
Truck crashes peak in December (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in June (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 46.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.5%).
17.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Raymond since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-C66 E Dunkerton Rd (1), Dysart Rd (1), E Shaulis Rd (1), I-35 (1) and I-380 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
26 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Their busiest month is November, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 4.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Raymond fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Black Hawk County.
- 26.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Iowa; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 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 |
| 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 |
Raymond at a glance
| Population | 754 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 461 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50667) | $76,711 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50667) | $228,185 |
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. 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 Raymond
How many truck accidents are there in Raymond?
Since 2015, 739 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Black Hawk County (322 injured, 22 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Raymond?
December has the most truck crashes in Black Hawk County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Raymond?
26 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Black Hawk County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Raymond compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Black Hawk County records 48.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Raymond?
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.