Westgate, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Westgate: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Westgate 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 |
Compared with Iowa, Fayette County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Fayette County at a glance: 7.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.5 in Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 134 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fayette County since 2015: 78 people were injured and 10 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Westgate 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
Truck crashes peak in November (13.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 48.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 21.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Westgate since 2015: SR-3 (2), CR-C33/100TH St (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 Westgate fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fayette County.
- With 21.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Iowa), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Fayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 2 |
| CR-C33/100TH St | 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 |
Westgate at a glance
| Population | 190 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 522 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50681) | $73,333 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50681) | $124,762 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Westgate
How many truck crashes happen in Westgate?
Since 2015, 134 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fayette County (78 injured, 10 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Westgate?
The worst month is November: 13.4% of truck crashes in Fayette County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Westgate?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Fayette County since 2015 (3.7% of truck crashes).
How does Westgate compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
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 Westgate?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.