Mechanicsville, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mechanicsville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mechanicsville 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 sits below Iowa on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Cedar County at a glance: 24.8% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 15.1% in Iowa.
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.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Mechanicsville since 2015; patterns below come from Cedar County as a whole.
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
January has the most truck crashes, 14.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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%).
26.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mechanicsville since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-1 (1), Ts-115th St (1) and US-30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Mechanicsville fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 26.2% 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 Cedar County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 1 |
| 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 |
Mechanicsville at a glance
| Population | 974 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,182 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 52306) | $61,875 |
| Median home value (ZIP 52306) | $165,428 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 55 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Mechanicsville
How many truck crashes happen in Mechanicsville?
592 truck crashes have been reported in Cedar County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 221 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Mechanicsville?
Truck crashes in Cedar County peak in January, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Mechanicsville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Cedar County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Mechanicsville compared with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Cedar County has 273.8 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Mechanicsville?
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.