Fredericksburg, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fredericksburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fredericksburg and Chickasaw County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Chickasaw County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Iowa, Chickasaw County is lower 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.
The headline for Chickasaw County: 7.6 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Iowa: 3.5).
Overview
Police reported 98 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chickasaw County since 2015: 46 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 44 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Fredericksburg since 2015, this page uses Chickasaw County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
63% of truck crash reports in Chickasaw County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 23.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Fredericksburg since 2015: US-18 (1) and US-63 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for Fredericksburg fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 31.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Iowa.
- With 23.9% 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
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Fredericksburg at a glance
| Population | 983 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,092 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50630) | $71,518 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50630) | $198,846 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fredericksburg
How many truck crashes happen in Fredericksburg?
Chickasaw County has had 98 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 46 people and killing 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Fredericksburg?
Truck crashes in Chickasaw County peak in February, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Fredericksburg?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Chickasaw County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does Fredericksburg compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Chickasaw County records 71.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Fredericksburg?
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.