Floyd, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Floyd: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Floyd and Floyd County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Floyd County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 205 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Floyd County compares with Iowa
Floyd County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Floyd County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Floyd County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 118.1 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 11% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 29.7% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.8% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 27.2% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Floyd County has lower values than Iowa for deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Floyd County: 1 in 28 crashes involve a garbage truck (7 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 205 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Floyd County. They injured 75 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
With 35 truck crashes reported in Floyd since 2015, this page uses Floyd County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
52% of truck crash reports in Floyd County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (2.9%).
November through March accounts for 52.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
29.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
US-18 leads within 10 miles of Floyd with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Ts-Willow Ave (1) and US-218 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Floyd fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Floyd County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-18; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 29.7% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; schedule winter 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 Floyd County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-18 | 3 |
| Ts-Willow Ave | 1 |
| US-218 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Floyd County) |
|---|---|
| US-18 | 38 |
| US-218 | 32 |
| T044/Quarry Ave And Us 18 And | 6 |
| Us 18 And T044/Quarry Ave And | 6 |
| Ia 14 | 4 |
| Us 0218 / Us 218 And Illinois | 4 |
| Us 18/Us Hwy 18 | 3 |
| 270Th St | 3 |
Floyd at a glance
| Population | 297 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 538 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50435) | $71,156 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50435) | $155,333 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Floyd 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 | 7 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | +46% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 17 | +63% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 18 | +7% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Floyd
How many truck accidents are there in Floyd?
205 truck crashes have been reported in Floyd County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 75 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Floyd?
Since 2015, US-18 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Floyd: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Floyd?
The worst month is February: 13.7% of truck crashes in Floyd County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Floyd?
Since 2015, Floyd County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Floyd compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Floyd County has 118.1 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Floyd?
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.