Nora Springs, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Nora Springs: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Nora Springs 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 |
Compared with Iowa, Floyd County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Floyd County: 1 in 28 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.6%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Floyd County has recorded 205 truck crashes since 2015, with 75 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Nora Springs 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
Truck crashes peak in February (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in September (2.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.8% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 29.7% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
US-18 leads within 10 miles of Nora Springs with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: S Carolina Ave (1) and SR-122 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for Nora Springs fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-18, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 29.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 | 4 |
| S Carolina Ave | 1 |
| SR-122 | 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 |
Nora Springs at a glance
| Population | 1,330 |
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Density | 600 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50458) | $99,643 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50458) | $160,906 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Nora Springs
How many truck crashes happen in Nora Springs?
Since 2015, 205 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Floyd County (75 injured, 6 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Nora Springs?
US-18 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Nora Springs since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Nora Springs?
Truck crashes in Floyd County peak in February, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Nora Springs?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Floyd County since 2015 (3.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Nora Springs compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Floyd County has 118.1 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Nora Springs?
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.