Holy Cross, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Holy Cross: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Holy Cross and Dubuque County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dubuque County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Dubuque County compares with Iowa
Dubuque County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dubuque County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dubuque County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.0 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.2% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.2% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Dubuque County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
The headline for Dubuque County: 1 in 25 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.0%, against 2.2% for Iowa.
Overview
Dubuque County has recorded 576 truck crashes since 2015, with 188 people injured and 14 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Holy Cross since 2015, this page uses Dubuque County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
31% of truck crash reports in Dubuque County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.1% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.2% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Holy Cross since 2015: CR-X49/330TH Ave (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 22 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Their busiest month is September, with 23% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 9.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Holy Cross fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dubuque County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Dubuque County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-X49/330TH Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dubuque County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 41 |
| US-151 | 36 |
| US-61 | 36 |
| US-52 | 13 |
| Us 20/Dodge St | 11 |
| Us 20/Dodge St And State 946/I | 7 |
| State 136/Iowa 136 | 6 |
| D041/Monastery Rd And D041/Sky | 5 |
Holy Cross at a glance
| Population | 348 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,061 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 52053) | $83,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 52053) | $258,526 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dubuque 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 | 20 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 40 | +98% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 47 | +16% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 51 | +9% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 51. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Holy Cross
How many truck accidents are there in Holy Cross?
Dubuque County has had 576 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 188 people and killing 14.
When do most truck crashes happen in Holy Cross?
Truck crashes in Dubuque County peak in February, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Holy Cross?
22 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dubuque County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Holy Cross compare with Iowa?
Dubuque County records 50.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Holy Cross?
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.