Burchinal, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Burchinal: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Burchinal and Cerro Gordo County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cerro Gordo County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 387 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cerro Gordo County compares with Iowa
Cerro Gordo County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cerro Gordo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cerro Gordo County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 75.5 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 9% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 30.9% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.1% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 55.8% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 28.1% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Cerro Gordo County sits below Iowa on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Cerro Gordo County: 30.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 18.7% in Iowa.
Overview
Cerro Gordo County has recorded 387 truck crashes since 2015, with 126 people injured and 12 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Burchinal since 2015; patterns below come from Cerro Gordo County as a whole.
45% of truck crash reports in Cerro Gordo County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 3.9%.
November through March accounts for 55.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 30.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Burchinal since 2015 were spread across roads: I-35 (2), US-18 (2), CR-B55 170Th St (1), CR-S26/HICKORY Ave (1) and S Carolina Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for Burchinal fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.8% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 30.9% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Cerro Gordo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 2 |
| US-18 | 2 |
| CR-B55 170Th St | 1 |
| CR-S26/HICKORY Ave | 1 |
| S Carolina Ave | 1 |
| SR-122 | 1 |
| US-65 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cerro Gordo County) |
|---|---|
| US-18 | 8 |
| US-65 | 8 |
| Interstate 35/I 35 | 6 |
| I-35 | 5 |
| 300Th St | 5 |
| 150Th St | 4 |
| Ramp Us 18 W To I 35 | 3 |
| Mm I 35 | 3 |
Burchinal at a glance
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50477) | $52,321 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cerro Gordo 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 | 14 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 27 | +92% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 29 | +7% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 30 | +5% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 30. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Burchinal
How many truck crashes happen in Burchinal?
Cerro Gordo County has had 387 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 126 people and killing 12.
When do most truck crashes happen in Burchinal?
January has the most truck crashes in Cerro Gordo County, 15.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Burchinal?
Since 2015, Cerro Gordo County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Burchinal compare with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 75.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cerro Gordo County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Burchinal?
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.