Owasa, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Owasa: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Owasa and Hardin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hardin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 183 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hardin County compares with Iowa
Hardin County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hardin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hardin County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 92.2 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 17% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.2% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.7% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.0% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Hardin County sits below Iowa on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Hardin County: 5.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Iowa: 3.5).
Overview
Hardin County has recorded 183 truck crashes since 2015, with 95 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Owasa since 2015, this page uses Hardin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
69% of truck crash reports in Hardin County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.7% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (13.7%).
22.2% 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 Owasa since 2015: CR-D15 (2), CR-S56 (1) and US-20 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Owasa fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 30.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Iowa; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 22.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Iowa), plan winter equipment 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 Hardin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-D15 | 2 |
| CR-S56 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hardin County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 27 |
| US-65 | 16 |
| County Highway S56 | 3 |
| County Highway D65 | 3 |
| State 175/Iowa 175 | 3 |
| S027/St Hwy 359 | 3 |
| S027/Co Hwy S27 | 3 |
| 240Th St | 2 |
Owasa at a glance
| Population | 30 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 53 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50126) | $55,185 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50126) | $140,598 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hardin 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 | 3 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 11 | +263% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 16 | +43% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 14 | -13% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 14 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Owasa
How many truck crashes happen in Owasa?
Since 2015, 183 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hardin County (95 injured, 9 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Owasa?
Truck crashes in Hardin County peak in January, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Owasa?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Hardin County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Owasa compare with Iowa?
Hardin County records 92.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Owasa?
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.