River Sioux, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in River Sioux: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in River 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 |
Harrison County sits below Iowa on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Harrison County at a glance: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in River Sioux since 2015, this page uses Harrison County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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%).
November through March accounts for 43.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, 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 River 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 River 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.
- 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 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 |
River Sioux at a glance
| Land area | 0.4 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 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about River Sioux
How many truck accidents are there in River Sioux?
Since 2015, 301 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Harrison County (132 injured, 11 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in River Sioux?
Since 2015, I-29 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of River Sioux: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in River Sioux?
March has the most truck crashes in Harrison County, 12.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in River Sioux?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harrison County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How does River 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 River 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.