Chickasaw County, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chickasaw County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 98 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chickasaw County compares with Iowa
Chickasaw County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chickasaw County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chickasaw County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.4 | 68.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.9% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.5% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Chickasaw County sits below Iowa on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Chickasaw County: 7.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 98 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chickasaw County since 2015: 46 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 44 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.1%.
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 12.2% of truck crashes.
23.9% 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 in Chickasaw County happened on CR-190TH St (1), CR-B33/160TH St (1), CR-V14/EXETER Ave (1), US-18 (1) and US-63 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for Chickasaw County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.5% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; adjust start times where you can.
- With 23.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Iowa), plan winter equipment 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 Chickasaw County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Chickasaw County) |
|---|---|
| CR-190TH St | 1 |
| CR-B33/160TH St | 1 |
| CR-V14/EXETER Ave | 1 |
| US-18 | 1 |
| US-63 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chickasaw County) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 10 |
| US-18 | 9 |
| Ia 24 | 5 |
| V056/Union Ave | 4 |
| Gilmore | 2 |
| Ia 24 E And North Linn Ave | 2 |
| Iowa 0024 / 200Th | 2 |
| Roanoke | 2 |
Chickasaw County at a glance
| Population | 11,719 |
| Land area | 504.3 sq mi |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $73,547 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chickasaw 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 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 8 | +145% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 6 | -16% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 9 | +41% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Chickasaw County
ZIP codes in Chickasaw County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Chickasaw County
How many truck crashes happen in Chickasaw County?
Since 2015, 98 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chickasaw County (46 injured, 7 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Chickasaw County?
February has the most truck crashes in Chickasaw County, 12.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Chickasaw County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Chickasaw County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Chickasaw County compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 71.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Chickasaw County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Chickasaw County?
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.