Cleghorn, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cleghorn: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cleghorn 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Cherokee County: 1.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Iowa.
Overview
Cherokee County has recorded 153 truck crashes since 2015, with 93 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 27 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Cleghorn since 2015, this page uses Cherokee County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.8%).
17.0% 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 Cleghorn since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for Cleghorn fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cherokee County.
- 32.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Iowa; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 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 |
Cleghorn at a glance
| Population | 235 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,031 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 51014) | $69,688 |
| Median home value (ZIP 51014) | $134,613 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cleghorn
How many truck accidents are there in Cleghorn?
Cherokee County has had 153 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 93 people and killing 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Cleghorn?
November has the most truck crashes in Cherokee County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Cleghorn?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cherokee County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Cleghorn 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 Cleghorn?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.