Aurelia, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Aurelia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Aurelia and Cherokee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cherokee County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 153 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cherokee County compares with Iowa
Cherokee County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cherokee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cherokee County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 114.6 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 60% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 38% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.0% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.3% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.7% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Cherokee County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Cherokee County at a glance: 1.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 153 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cherokee County. They injured 93 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 27 days in fully reported years.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Aurelia since 2015; patterns below come from Cherokee County as a whole.
59% of truck crash reports in Cherokee County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (3.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.3% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.0% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Aurelia since 2015 were spread across roads: US-59 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for Aurelia fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cherokee County.
- Morning starts matter: 32.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Iowa.
- 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 Cherokee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cherokee County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 17 |
| Ia 3 | 8 |
| State 3/Iowa 3 | 8 |
| L036/D Ave | 4 |
| L051/L Ave | 4 |
| Main St | 3 |
| M021/W Ave | 3 |
| F Ave | 3 |
Aurelia at a glance
| Population | 970 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 957 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 51005) | $75,938 |
| Median home value (ZIP 51005) | $170,396 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cherokee 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 | 3 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | +119% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 13 | +69% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 14 | +8% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Aurelia
How common are truck crashes in Aurelia?
Cherokee County has had 153 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 93 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Aurelia?
Truck crashes in Cherokee County peak in November, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Aurelia?
Since 2015, Cherokee County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Aurelia compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Cherokee County has 114.6 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Aurelia?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.