Osceola, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Osceola: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Osceola and Clarke County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clarke County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 183 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clarke County compares with Iowa
Clarke County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clarke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clarke County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 167.0 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 34% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.1% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.7% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.3% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Iowa, Clarke County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Clarke County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 183 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clarke County. They injured 74 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
With 72 truck crashes reported in Osceola since 2015, this page uses Clarke County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
50% of truck crash reports in Clarke County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.9%.
November through March accounts for 45.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 21.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Osceola since 2015 were spread across roads: I-35 (2) and US-34 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clarke County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Osceola fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 21.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Clarke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 2 |
| US-34 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clarke County) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 13 |
| I-35 | 6 |
| I35 Sb At 39Mm | 4 |
| Interstate 35/I 35 | 4 |
| Warren Ave | 3 |
| US-69 | 3 |
| Blk Us 34 | 2 |
| Hwy 34 E Union Ln | 2 |
Osceola at a glance
| Population | 5,585 |
| Land area | 8.0 sq mi |
| Density | 701 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50213) | $73,026 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50213) | $161,924 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clarke 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 | 5 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 14 | +186% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 14 | -4% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 17 | +22% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Osceola
How many truck accidents are there in Osceola?
183 truck crashes have been reported in Clarke County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 74 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Osceola?
The worst month is January: 13.7% of truck crashes in Clarke County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Osceola?
Since 2015, Clarke County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Osceola compared with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Clarke County has 167.0 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Osceola?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.