West Okoboji, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Okoboji: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Okoboji and Dickinson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dickinson County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Iowa, Dickinson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Iowa on injuries per crash.
What stands out in Dickinson County: November worst month: 12.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 83 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dickinson County since 2015: 43 people were injured and 2 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 54 days.
West Okoboji had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Dickinson County numbers.
49% of truck crash reports in Dickinson 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 (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in March (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.0% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.3% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of West Okoboji since 2015: US-71 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for West Okoboji fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dickinson County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
West Okoboji at a glance
| Population | 311 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 248 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 51331) | $89,167 |
| Median home value (ZIP 51331) | $430,166 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about West Okoboji
How many truck accidents are there in West Okoboji?
83 truck crashes have been reported in Dickinson County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 43 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in West Okoboji?
The worst month is November: 12.0% of truck crashes in Dickinson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in West Okoboji?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dickinson County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in West Okoboji compare with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 37.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dickinson County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in West Okoboji?
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.