Rockwell, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rockwell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rockwell 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 |
Compared with Iowa, Cerro Gordo County is lower 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).
Cerro Gordo County at a glance: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Rockwell since 2015, this page uses Cerro Gordo County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
Truck crashes peak in January (15.0% of the year) and are lowest in September (3.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 55.8% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
30.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Rockwell happened on CR-B55 170Th St (1), I-35 (1), US-18 (1) and US-65 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for Rockwell fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.8% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; adjust start times where you can.
- With 30.9% 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
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 Cerro Gordo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-B55 170Th St | 1 |
| I-35 | 1 |
| US-18 | 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 |
Rockwell at a glance
| Population | 1,044 |
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Density | 351 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50469) | $71,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50469) | $212,105 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 30 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 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rockwell
How common are truck crashes in Rockwell?
Cerro Gordo County has had 387 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 126 people and killing 12.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Rockwell?
The worst month is January: 15.0% of truck crashes in Cerro Gordo County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Rockwell?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Cerro Gordo County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does Rockwell compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
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 Rockwell?
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.