Grand Junction, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grand Junction: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Grand Junction and Greene County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Greene County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 86 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greene County compares with Iowa
Greene County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greene County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greene County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 84.0 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.8% | 18.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.0% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.8% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 16.2% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Greene County has lower values than Iowa for in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Greene County at a glance: February 12.8% of truck crashes happen in February, more than any other month.
Overview
Greene County has recorded 86 truck crashes since 2015, with 52 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 50 days.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in Grand Junction since 2015; patterns below come from Greene County as a whole.
51% of truck crash reports in Greene County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.8% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 14.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.8% 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 Grand Junction since 2015: CR-E18 130Th (1) and SR-4 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for Grand Junction fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greene County.
- 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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-E18 130Th | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greene County) |
|---|---|
| Us 30/220Th | 5 |
| US-30 | 5 |
| State 4/Neola Ave | 4 |
| Us 30/Us 30 Diagonal | 3 |
| A Avenue & 330Th Street | 2 |
| E018/130Th Measuring 2111 Feet | 2 |
| Elm St And State 25/Locust St | 2 |
| Ia 144 | 2 |
Grand Junction at a glance
| Population | 715 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 738 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50107) | $69,022 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50107) | $92,222 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greene 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 | 2 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 6 | +172% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 6 | +7% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 6 | +1% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Grand Junction
How many truck crashes happen in Grand Junction?
Since 2015, 86 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Greene County (52 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Grand Junction?
The worst month is February: 12.8% of truck crashes in Greene County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Grand Junction?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Greene County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How does Grand Junction compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Greene County has 84.0 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Grand Junction?
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.