Randalia, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Randalia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Randalia and Fayette County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fayette County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 134 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fayette County compares with Iowa
Fayette County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fayette County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.3 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.3% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 48% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.8% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.9% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Fayette County has lower values than Iowa for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Fayette County: 7.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.5 across Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 134 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fayette County since 2015: 78 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Randalia since 2015, this page uses Fayette County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
59% of truck crash reports in Fayette County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 13.4% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.8% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.2%).
21.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Randalia since 2015: J Ave (1), SR-150 (1), SR-50 (1) and SR-93 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 3.7% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for Randalia fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 21.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Iowa), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Fayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| J Ave | 1 |
| SR-150 | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
| SR-93 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fayette County) |
|---|---|
| W Ave | 7 |
| Ia 150 | 5 |
| Ia 3 | 4 |
| State 187/C Ave | 4 |
| Us 18/230Th St | 4 |
| Us 18/Harding Rd | 4 |
| V Ave | 3 |
| State 150/Lincoln Rd | 3 |
Randalia at a glance
| Population | 53 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 283 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 52164) | $48,375 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fayette 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 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 10 | +287% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | -1% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 13 | +22% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Randalia
How many truck crashes happen in Randalia?
Since 2015, 134 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fayette County (78 injured, 10 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Randalia?
November has the most truck crashes in Fayette County, 13.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Randalia?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fayette County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Randalia compared with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Fayette County has 60.3 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Randalia?
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.