Sperry, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sperry: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sperry 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 |
Des Moines County has lower values than Iowa for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
Des Moines County at a glance: November 14.7% of truck crashes happen in November, more than any other month.
Overview
Des Moines County has recorded 170 truck crashes since 2015, with 66 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Sperry 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
Truck crashes peak in November (14.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 48.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (11.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.7% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Sperry since 2015: CR-H38 Medapolis Rd (1), CR-X99 Dmc 99 (1), Mu-Isabella Ave (1) and US-61 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for Sperry fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Des Moines County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-H38 Medapolis Rd | 1 |
| CR-X99 Dmc 99 | 1 |
| Mu-Isabella Ave | 1 |
| US-61 | 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 |
Sperry at a glance
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 52650) | $105,255 |
| Median home value (ZIP 52650) | $246,322 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Sperry
How many truck accidents are there in Sperry?
170 truck crashes have been reported in Des Moines County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 66 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sperry?
Truck crashes in Des Moines County peak in November, with 14.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sperry?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Des Moines County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Sperry 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 Sperry?
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.