Masonville, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Masonville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Masonville 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Buchanan County: 1 in 87 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.1%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 187 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Buchanan County. They injured 82 people and killed 6.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Masonville since 2015; patterns below come from Buchanan County as a whole.
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
January has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 43.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
By time of day, 5–6 pm stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 25.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Masonville happened on CR-190TH Ave (1), CR-TROY Mills Blvd (1), CR-W045/BUFFALO Creek Blvd (1) and SR-13 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for Masonville fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 25.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Iowa), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| CR-190TH Ave | 1 |
| CR-TROY Mills Blvd | 1 |
| CR-W045/BUFFALO Creek Blvd | 1 |
| SR-13 | 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 |
Masonville at a glance
| Population | 98 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 300 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50654) | $53,264 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50654) | $145,346 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Masonville
How common are truck crashes in Masonville?
187 truck crashes have been reported in Buchanan County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 82 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Masonville?
The worst month is January: 11.2% of truck crashes in Buchanan County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Masonville?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Buchanan County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Masonville compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Buchanan County has 76.3 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Masonville?
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.