Reinbeck, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Reinbeck: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Reinbeck 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Grundy County at a glance: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 31 days.
Reinbeck had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Grundy County numbers.
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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.1% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 32.1% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Reinbeck since 2015 were spread across roads: US-63 (3) and SR-58 (1).
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 Reinbeck fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Iowa; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 32.1% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Grundy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 3 |
| SR-58 | 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 |
Reinbeck at a glance
| Population | 1,673 |
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Density | 771 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50669) | $81,650 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50669) | $204,563 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Reinbeck
How many truck crashes happen in Reinbeck?
Grundy County has had 142 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 96 people and killing 11.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Reinbeck?
Truck crashes in Grundy County peak in February, with 22.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Reinbeck?
Since 2015, Grundy County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Reinbeck compared with Iowa?
Grundy County records 96.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Reinbeck?
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.