Delhi, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Delhi: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Delhi and Delaware County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Delaware County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 138 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Delaware County compares with Iowa
Delaware County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Delaware County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Delaware County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.0 | 68.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 27% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.5% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 48% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.2% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Delaware County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Delaware County: October worst month: 14.5% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Delaware County has recorded 138 truck crashes since 2015, with 45 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 32 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Delhi since 2015; patterns below come from Delaware County as a whole.
64% of truck crash reports in Delaware County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (14.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.9% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (13.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.5% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Delhi since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-190TH Ave (1), CR-D22/210TH St (1), SR-13 (1) and US-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Delhi fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Delaware County.
- 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 Delaware County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-190TH Ave | 1 |
| CR-D22/210TH St | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Delaware County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 16 |
| State 13/Iowa 13 | 6 |
| Ia 13 | 3 |
| 210Th St | 3 |
| 180Th Ave | 3 |
| 110Th Ave | 2 |
| 210Th St Measuring 2935 Feet | 2 |
| 260Th Ave And Us 20 West Of Ea | 2 |
Delhi at a glance
| Population | 438 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 462 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 52223) | $89,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 52223) | $215,361 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Delaware 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 7 | +66% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 11 | +51% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 11 | +4% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Delhi
How many truck crashes happen in Delhi?
Delaware County has had 138 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 45 people and killing 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Delhi?
Truck crashes in Delaware County peak in October, with 14.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Delhi?
Since 2015, Delaware County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Delhi compare with Iowa?
Delaware County records 65.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Delhi?
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.