North Washington, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Washington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in North Washington 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 |
Chickasaw County sits below Iowa on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Chickasaw County: 7.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Iowa.
Overview
Chickasaw County has recorded 98 truck crashes since 2015, with 46 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 44 days.
North Washington had 1 reported truck crash 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
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 North Washington since 2015: CR-190TH St (1), CR-V14/EXETER Ave (1), Ts-Willow Ave (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 North Washington 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.
- 23.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-190TH St | 1 |
| CR-V14/EXETER Ave | 1 |
| Ts-Willow Ave | 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 |
North Washington at a glance
| Population | 107 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 527 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50659) | $78,153 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50659) | $206,471 |
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 North Washington
How many truck accidents are there in North Washington?
Since 2015, 98 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chickasaw County (46 injured, 7 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in North Washington?
The worst month is February: 12.2% of truck crashes in Chickasaw County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in North Washington?
Since 2015, Chickasaw County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does North Washington compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Chickasaw County records 71.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in North Washington?
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.