Dallas Center, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dallas Center: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dallas Center and Dallas County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dallas County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 638 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dallas County compares with Iowa
Dallas County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dallas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dallas County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.0 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 31% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.3% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.9% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 26.0% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Dallas County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher after dark.
What stands out in Dallas Center: I-80 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Dallas Center since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 638 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dallas County. They injured 229 people and killed 19.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Dallas Center since 2015, this page uses Dallas County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
53% of truck crash reports in Dallas County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
16.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Dallas Center is I-80, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-6 (2), SR-17 (1) and SR-44 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for Dallas Center fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Dallas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 4 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dallas County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 65 |
| Interstate 80/I 80 | 31 |
| Ia 141 | 7 |
| Ia 44 | 6 |
| State 141/Iowa 141 | 6 |
| State 44/240Th St | 6 |
| US-6 | 5 |
| Us 169/N Ave | 5 |
Dallas Center at a glance
| Population | 1,993 |
| Land area | 5.4 sq mi |
| Density | 368 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50063) | $109,722 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50063) | $265,345 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dallas 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 | 11 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 31 | +181% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 40 | +29% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 60 | +48% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 60 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dallas Center
How many truck accidents are there in Dallas Center?
Since 2015, 638 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dallas County (229 injured, 19 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Dallas Center?
I-80 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Dallas Center since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Dallas Center?
The worst month is July: 10.5% of truck crashes in Dallas County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Dallas Center?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dallas County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Dallas Center compared with Iowa?
Dallas County records 47.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Dallas Center?
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.