Rudd, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rudd: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rudd 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. It runs above Iowa on 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 11 truck crashes reported in Rudd 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.8% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Rudd since 2015: US-18 (4). No single road stands out.
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 Rudd fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 29.7% 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
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 |
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 |
Rudd at a glance
| Population | 339 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 312 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50471) | $93,542 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50471) | $131,470 |
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 Rudd
How many truck accidents are there in Rudd?
Since 2015, 205 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Floyd County (75 injured, 6 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Rudd?
The worst month is February: 13.7% of truck crashes in Floyd County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Rudd?
Since 2015, Floyd County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Rudd compared 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 Rudd?
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.