Readlyn, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Readlyn: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Readlyn and Bremer County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bremer County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 154 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bremer County compares with Iowa
Bremer County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bremer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bremer County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.5 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 36.2% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.5% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.4% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 22.1% | 23.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Iowa, Bremer County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Bremer County: January 19.5% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 154 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bremer County since 2015: 61 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 27 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Readlyn since 2015, this page uses Bremer County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
70% of truck crash reports in Bremer County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (19.5% of the year) and are lowest in July (3.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 54.4% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 36.2% 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 Readlyn since 2015: SR-3 (2), CR-C66 E Dunkerton Rd (1) and US-63 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Readlyn fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bremer County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 36.2% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Bremer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 2 |
| CR-C66 E Dunkerton Rd | 1 |
| US-63 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bremer County) |
|---|---|
| US-218 | 29 |
| US-63 | 14 |
| Ia 116 | 4 |
| Ia 3 | 4 |
| State 116/4Th St Sw | 4 |
| 190Th St | 2 |
| Ia 93 | 2 |
| State 3/Bremer Ave And 1St St | 2 |
Readlyn at a glance
| Population | 857 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 2,605 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50668) | $85,956 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50668) | $174,163 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bremer 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 | 8 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 12 | +41% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 13 | +8% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 14 | +15% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Readlyn
How many truck accidents are there in Readlyn?
Since 2015, 154 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bremer County (61 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Readlyn?
The worst month is January: 19.5% of truck crashes in Bremer County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Readlyn?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Bremer County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Readlyn compare with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 53.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bremer County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Readlyn?
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.