Conrad, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Conrad: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Conrad and Grundy County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Grundy County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 142 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grundy County compares with Iowa
Grundy County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grundy County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grundy County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 96.0 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.8× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 65% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 32.1% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.0% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.1% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.6% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Grundy County sits below Iowa on garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Grundy County: February worst month: 22.5% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Grundy County has recorded 142 truck crashes since 2015, with 96 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 31 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Conrad since 2015, this page uses Grundy County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
78% of truck crash reports in Grundy 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 22.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 2.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.1% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
32.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Conrad happened on SR-14 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.7% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for Conrad fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.7% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; adjust start times where you can.
- 32.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Grundy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grundy County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 24 |
| Us 20 Measuring 3954 Feet West | 8 |
| Ia 14 | 4 |
| State 14/G Ave | 3 |
| C Ave And Ia 175 | 2 |
| Hwy 20 208 | 2 |
| Hwy 20 And Hwy 14 | 2 |
| Hwy 20, Wb At 186.1Mm | 2 |
Conrad at a glance
| Population | 1,098 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 893 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50621) | $88,077 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50621) | $215,314 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grundy 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 | 5 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 9 | +74% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 11 | +28% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 12 | +7% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Conrad
How common are truck crashes in Conrad?
Since 2015, 142 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Grundy County (96 injured, 11 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Conrad?
The worst month is February: 22.5% of truck crashes in Grundy County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Conrad?
Since 2015, Grundy County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Conrad compared with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Grundy County has 96.0 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Conrad?
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.