Dickinson County, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dickinson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 83 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dickinson County compares with Iowa
Dickinson County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dickinson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dickinson County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.5 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 39% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.3% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 56% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.0% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 21% below the state |
| After dark | 10.7% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 54% below the state |
Dickinson County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher injuries per crash.
The headline for Dickinson County: November the month with the most truck crashes: 12.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 83 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dickinson County since 2015: 43 people were injured and 2 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 54 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.0% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.8%).
Road surface: 9.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Dickinson County happened on US-71 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Dickinson County fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Dickinson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Dickinson County) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dickinson County) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 12 |
| Ia 86 | 5 |
| Ia 9 | 5 |
| State 9/Iowa 9 | 3 |
| Hudson Ave West | 2 |
| State 86/Iowa 86 | 2 |
| State 9/Iowa 9 And 310Th Ave | 2 |
| Us 0071 / Us 71 | 2 |
Dickinson County at a glance
| Population | 18,158 |
| Land area | 380.5 sq mi |
| Density | 48 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $75,948 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dickinson 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 | 3 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 7 | +140% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 7 | -3% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | -14% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Dickinson County
ZIP codes in Dickinson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Dickinson County
How many truck accidents are there in Dickinson County?
Dickinson County has had 83 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 43 people and killing 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Dickinson County?
November has the most truck crashes in Dickinson County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Dickinson County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Dickinson County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does Dickinson County compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Dickinson County records 37.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Dickinson County?
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.