Lisbon, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lisbon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lisbon and Cedar County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cedar County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 592 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cedar County compares with Iowa
Cedar County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cedar County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cedar County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 273.8 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 4.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 41% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 26.2% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.8% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.0% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 29.1% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Cedar County has lower values than Iowa for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Cedar County: 24.8% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Iowa: 15.1%).
Overview
Since 2015, 592 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cedar County. They injured 221 people and killed 20.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
Lisbon had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Cedar County numbers.
77% of truck crash reports in Cedar 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 (14.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 53.0% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
Road surface: 26.2% 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 Lisbon since 2015: SR-1 (2), US-151 (2), Ts-115th St (1) and US-30 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for Lisbon fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 26.2% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; schedule winter 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 Cedar County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 2 |
| US-151 | 2 |
| Ts-115th St | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cedar County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 51 |
| Interstate 80/I 80 | 24 |
| US-30 | 12 |
| Ia 38 | 7 |
| I80 Wb 255.35 | 5 |
| I 80 W / Mm 276 | 5 |
| I 80 W Mm 257 | 4 |
| I 80 W Mm 265.3 | 4 |
Lisbon at a glance
| Population | 2,238 |
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,052 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 52253) | $104,821 |
| Median home value (ZIP 52253) | $242,160 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cedar 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 | 19 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 37 | +90% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 36 | -2% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 55 | +52% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 55. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lisbon
How common are truck crashes in Lisbon?
Since 2015, 592 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cedar County (221 injured, 20 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Lisbon?
The worst month is January: 14.0% of truck crashes in Cedar County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lisbon?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cedar County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Lisbon compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Cedar County has 273.8 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lisbon?
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.