Harrison County, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harrison 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
3 of 301 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Harrison County compares with Iowa
Harrison County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harrison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harrison County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 174.0 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 51% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.4% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 12% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.2% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Harrison County sits below Iowa on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Harrison County: 1 in 93 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.1%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 301 crashes involving commercial trucks in Harrison County since 2015: 132 people were injured and 11 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.6% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.3%).
Road surface: 16.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Harrison County is I-29, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-127 (1) and US-30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Harrison County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-29; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Harrison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Harrison County) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 4 |
| SR-127 | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harrison County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 24 |
| I-29 | 11 |
| Interstate 29 Northbound Near | 5 |
| Austin Ave | 5 |
| Us 30 And Redwood Ave | 3 |
| L020/Loess Hills Trl Measuring | 3 |
| L020/Loess Hills Trl And Kermi | 3 |
| Ia 127 | 3 |
Harrison County at a glance
| Population | 14,626 |
| Land area | 696.9 sq mi |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $78,643 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harrison 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 | 12 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 19 | +56% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 21 | +13% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 24 | +14% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Harrison County
ZIP codes in Harrison County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Harrison County
How common are truck crashes in Harrison County?
301 truck crashes have been reported in Harrison County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 132 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Harrison County?
NHTSA data shows I-29 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Harrison County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Harrison County?
Truck crashes in Harrison County peak in March, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Harrison County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harrison County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Harrison County compared with Iowa?
Harrison County records 174.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Harrison County?
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.