Lawler, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lawler: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lawler 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.
Chickasaw County at a glance: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 44 days.
Lawler had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Chickasaw County numbers.
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
The worst month is February with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out 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 Lawler since 2015: CR-B33/160TH St (1) and US-18 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Lawler fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chickasaw County.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Chickasaw County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-B33/160TH St | 1 |
| US-18 | 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 |
Lawler at a glance
| Population | 392 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 410 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 52154) | $58,393 |
| Median home value (ZIP 52154) | $145,476 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lawler
How many truck crashes happen in Lawler?
98 truck crashes have been reported in Chickasaw County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 46 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lawler?
Truck crashes in Chickasaw County peak in February, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lawler?
Since 2015, Chickasaw County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Lawler compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 71.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Chickasaw County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lawler?
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.