Wiota, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wiota: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wiota and Cass County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cass County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 388 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cass County compares with Iowa
Cass County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cass County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cass County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 245.0 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 3.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.4% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.1% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.3% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 41.0% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.8× the state |
Compared with Iowa, Cass County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Cass County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 388 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cass County since 2015: 178 people were injured and 24 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
Wiota had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Cass County numbers.
76% of truck crash reports in Cass 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, 14.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.3% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (6.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.4% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Wiota is I-80, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Cass County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Wiota fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cass County.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 25.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Iowa), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cass County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 5 |
| US-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cass County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 37 |
| Interstate 80/I 80 | 10 |
| I 80 Wb Mm59 | 5 |
| Olive St | 4 |
| I 80 W 59Mm | 4 |
| I 80 E 60Mm | 3 |
| Us 6/White Pole Rd | 3 |
| US-71 | 3 |
Wiota at a glance
| Population | 91 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 304 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50274) | $71,667 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50274) | $164,160 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cass 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 | 16 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 15 | -2% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 26 | +69% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 36 | +36% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 36 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wiota
How many truck accidents are there in Wiota?
388 truck crashes have been reported in Cass County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 178 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Wiota?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wiota since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wiota?
The worst month is January: 14.7% of truck crashes in Cass County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wiota?
Since 2015, Cass County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Wiota compared with Iowa?
Cass County records 245.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Wiota?
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.