Danville, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Danville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Danville and Des Moines County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Des Moines County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 170 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Des Moines County compares with Iowa
Des Moines County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Des Moines County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Des Moines County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.4 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.7% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 32% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.7% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 15.8% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Des Moines County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Des Moines County: November worst month: 14.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 170 crashes involving commercial trucks in Des Moines County since 2015: 66 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 25 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Danville since 2015, this page uses Des Moines County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
32% of truck crash reports in Des Moines County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 14.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.7% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.7% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
US-34 leads within 10 miles of Danville with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-H38 Medapolis Rd (1), Mu-Isabella Ave (1) and SR-16 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Danville fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Des Moines County.
- Look at alternatives to US-34 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Des Moines County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 3 |
| CR-H38 Medapolis Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Isabella Ave | 1 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| Ts-E Cleveland St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Des Moines County) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 7 |
| US-34 | 4 |
| Agency St And Us 61 | 4 |
| Mason Rd And Us 61 | 3 |
| Henry Des Moines Ave And Us 34 | 3 |
| Division St And Central Ave | 3 |
| Central Ave | 2 |
| Dmc 99 Signed Route Measuring | 2 |
Danville at a glance
| Population | 910 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,215 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 52623) | $90,714 |
| Median home value (ZIP 52623) | $237,633 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Des Moines 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 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 15 | +38% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 13 | -12% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 15 | +12% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Danville
How common are truck crashes in Danville?
170 truck crashes have been reported in Des Moines County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 66 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Danville?
NHTSA data shows US-34 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Danville since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Danville?
Truck crashes in Des Moines County peak in November, with 14.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Danville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Des Moines County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Danville compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Des Moines County has 37.4 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Danville?
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.