Lakeside, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lakeside: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lakeside and Buena Vista County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Buena Vista County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 170 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Buena Vista County compares with Iowa
Buena Vista County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Buena Vista County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Buena Vista County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.6 | 68.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.4% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.7% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 17.8% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Buena Vista County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Lakeside at a glance: US-71 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Lakeside: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Buena Vista County has recorded 170 truck crashes since 2015, with 69 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Lakeside since 2015; patterns below come from Buena Vista County as a whole.
68% of truck crash reports in Buena Vista 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, 12.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (3.5%).
November through March accounts for 49.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (11.8%).
20.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Lakeside is US-71, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-D15 190Th St (1), SR-007 (1) and SR-3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for Lakeside fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-71, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.0% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; adjust start times where you can.
- 20.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Buena Vista County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 2 |
| CR-D15 190Th St | 1 |
| SR-007 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Buena Vista County) |
|---|---|
| Ia 7 | 4 |
| US-71 | 3 |
| SR-71 | 3 |
| 100Th Ave And C013/440Th St An | 3 |
| 20Th Ave And Ia 3 | 2 |
| C025/480Th St And Us 71/130Th | 2 |
| Highway 3, West Of M-54 | 2 |
| Hwy 71 & C-49 | 2 |
Lakeside at a glance
| Population | 695 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 3,075 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50588) | $70,906 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50588) | $187,108 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Buena Vista 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 | 6 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 11 | +81% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 13 | +20% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 15 | +13% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lakeside
How many truck accidents are there in Lakeside?
Buena Vista County has had 170 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 69 people and killing 10.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Lakeside?
NHTSA data shows US-71 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lakeside since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lakeside?
January has the most truck crashes in Buena Vista County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lakeside?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Buena Vista County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Lakeside compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 68.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Buena Vista County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lakeside?
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.