Fairbank, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fairbank: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fairbank and Buchanan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Buchanan County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 187 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Buchanan County compares with Iowa
Buchanan County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Buchanan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Buchanan County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.3 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.3% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.4% | 23.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Iowa, Buchanan County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Fairbank: SR-3 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Fairbank: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Buchanan County has recorded 187 truck crashes since 2015, with 82 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
Fairbank had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Buchanan County numbers.
72% of truck crash reports in Buchanan 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 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.1% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
By time of day, 5–6 pm stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.3% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Fairbank is SR-3, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-C33/100TH St (1), CR-C57 120Th St (1) and CR-C66 E Dunkerton Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Fairbank fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Buchanan County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-3; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 25.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Buchanan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 2 |
| CR-C33/100TH St | 1 |
| CR-C57 120Th St | 1 |
| CR-C66 E Dunkerton Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Buchanan County) |
|---|---|
| State 150/Jamestown Ave Measur | 6 |
| State 187/Washburn Ave Measuri | 5 |
| Interstate 380/I 380 Measuring | 4 |
| US-20 | 3 |
| Ramp Ia 150 N To Us 20 E Measu | 3 |
| Benson-Shady Grove Ave Measuri | 2 |
| D047/290Th St And State 150/Ja | 2 |
| I 380 S Measuring 10827 Feet | 2 |
Fairbank at a glance
| Population | 1,133 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,529 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50629) | $103,106 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50629) | $200,726 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Buchanan 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +308% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 13 | +28% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 17 | +35% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fairbank
How common are truck crashes in Fairbank?
187 truck crashes have been reported in Buchanan County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 82 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Fairbank?
Since 2015, SR-3 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fairbank: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Fairbank?
The worst month is January: 11.2% of truck crashes in Buchanan County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fairbank?
Since 2015, Buchanan County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Fairbank compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Buchanan County has 76.3 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fairbank?
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.