Little Sioux, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Little Sioux: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Little Sioux and Harrison County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Harrison County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Iowa, Harrison County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Harrison County: 1 in 93 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.1%, against 2.2% for Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 301 crashes involving commercial trucks in Harrison County since 2015: 132 people were injured and 11 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
Little Sioux had 5 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Harrison County numbers.
69% of truck crash reports in Harrison County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
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.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 16.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-29 leads within 10 miles of Little Sioux with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-127 (1) and SR-183 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for Little Sioux fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-29 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 3 |
| SR-127 | 1 |
| SR-183 | 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 |
Little Sioux at a glance
| Population | 170 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 453 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 51545) | $70,313 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 24 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 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Little Sioux
How many truck accidents are there in Little Sioux?
Since 2015, 301 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Harrison County (132 injured, 11 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Little Sioux?
I-29 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Little Sioux since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Little Sioux?
March has the most truck crashes in Harrison County, 12.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Little Sioux?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harrison County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Little Sioux compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 174.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Harrison County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Little Sioux?
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.