Missouri Valley, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Missouri Valley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Missouri Valley 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 runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Harrison County at a glance: 1 in 93 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.1%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 301 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Harrison County. They injured 132 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
Missouri Valley had 35 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
Truck crashes peak in March (12.3% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.6% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.4% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-29 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-L34 (1), I-680 (1) and SR-127 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Missouri Valley fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-29, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Harrison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 2 |
| CR-L34 | 1 |
| I-680 | 1 |
| SR-127 | 1 |
| US-75 | 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 |
Missouri Valley at a glance
| Population | 2,638 |
| Land area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Density | 794 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 51555) | $85,273 |
| Median home value (ZIP 51555) | $187,364 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Missouri Valley
How many truck accidents are there in Missouri Valley?
Harrison County has had 301 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 132 people and killing 11.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Missouri Valley?
Since 2015, I-29 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Missouri Valley: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Missouri Valley?
The worst month is March: 12.3% of truck crashes in Harrison County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Missouri Valley?
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 Missouri Valley compared with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Harrison County has 174.0 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Missouri Valley?
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.