Dike, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dike: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dike 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 has lower values than Iowa for garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Grundy County: February the month with the most truck crashes: 22.5% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 142 crashes involving commercial trucks in Grundy County since 2015: 96 people were injured and 11 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 31 days in fully reported years.
With 9 truck crashes reported in Dike 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
February has the most truck crashes, 22.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (2.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.1% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
32.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Dike since 2015: CR-D17 130Th St (1), Mu-Pheasant Dr (1), SR-27 (1), SR-58 (1) and W Ridgeway Ave (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for Dike fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Iowa.
- With 32.1% 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
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-D17 130Th St | 1 |
| Mu-Pheasant Dr | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
| W Ridgeway Ave | 1 |
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 |
Dike at a glance
| Population | 1,293 |
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Density | 931 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50624) | $96,713 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50624) | $258,605 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dike
How common are truck crashes in Dike?
142 truck crashes have been reported in Grundy County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 96 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Dike?
The worst month is February: 22.5% of truck crashes in Grundy County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Dike?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grundy County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Dike compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Grundy County has 96.0 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Dike?
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.