Guthrie County, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Guthrie County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 58 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Guthrie County compares with Iowa
Guthrie County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Guthrie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Guthrie County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.7 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.1% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 63% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 15.1% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Guthrie County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Guthrie County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.2% for Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 58 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Guthrie County. They injured 18 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 76 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 1.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.5% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 12.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Guthrie County happened on CR-N46 Chestnut Rd (1) and CR-N54 Frontier Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Guthrie County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Guthrie County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 30.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Iowa; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Guthrie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Guthrie County) |
|---|---|
| CR-N46 Chestnut Rd | 1 |
| CR-N54 Frontier Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Guthrie County) |
|---|---|
| Ia 141 | 4 |
| Ia 25 | 4 |
| 315Th St | 2 |
| Ia 4 | 2 |
| Redwood Ave | 2 |
| State 141/Iowa 141 Measuring 3 | 2 |
| State 25/Iowa 25 | 2 |
| Talon Ave | 2 |
Guthrie County at a glance
| Population | 10,774 |
| Land area | 590.6 sq mi |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $75,843 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Guthrie 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 | 1 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +474% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 5 | +29% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | -15% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Guthrie County
ZIP codes in Guthrie County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Guthrie County
How many truck accidents are there in Guthrie County?
58 truck crashes have been reported in Guthrie County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 18 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Guthrie County?
Truck crashes in Guthrie County peak in October, with 13.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Guthrie County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Guthrie County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Guthrie County compared with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Guthrie County has 44.7 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Guthrie County?
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.