Stout, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stout: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Stout 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 |
Compared with Iowa, Grundy County is lower 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.
What stands out in Grundy County: February 22.5% of truck crashes happen in February, more than any other month.
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Stout 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 32.1% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Stout happened on CR-D17 130Th St (1), Ridge Ave (1) and SR-14 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Stout fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 |
| Ridge Ave | 1 |
| SR-14 | 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 |
Stout at a glance
| Population | 194 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 664 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50673) | $66,875 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50673) | $121,400 |
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. 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 Stout
How many truck accidents are there in Stout?
Since 2015, 142 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Grundy County (96 injured, 11 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Stout?
Truck crashes in Grundy County peak in February, with 22.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Stout?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Grundy County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Stout compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 96.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Grundy County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Stout?
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.