Henry County, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Henry 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
5 of 196 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Henry County compares with Iowa
Henry County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henry County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 88.3 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.8% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 24.5% | 23.1% | 24.8% | same |
Henry County sits below Iowa on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Henry County at a glance: US-218 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Henry County.
Overview
Since 2015, 196 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Henry County. They injured 92 people and killed 10.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.1%).
November through March accounts for 40.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
13.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Henry County is US-218, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Ts-E Cleveland St (1), Ts-Old Hwy 34 (1) and US-34 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for Henry County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henry County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-218; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Henry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Henry County) |
|---|---|
| US-218 | 2 |
| Ts-E Cleveland St | 1 |
| Ts-Old Hwy 34 | 1 |
| US-34 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henry County) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 33 |
| US-218 | 17 |
| School Ave And E School Ave An | 4 |
| State 78/Iowa 78 | 4 |
| Us 34 And Old Highway 34 Measu | 3 |
| Ia 78 | 3 |
| 170Th St And Us 218 | 2 |
| 235Th St And W055/Franklin Ave | 2 |
Henry County at a glance
| Population | 19,361 |
| Land area | 434.3 sq mi |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $69,710 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henry 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 | 8 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 12 | +44% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 14 | +24% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 17 | +19% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Henry County
ZIP codes in Henry County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Henry County
How many truck accidents are there in Henry County?
Since 2015, 196 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Henry County (92 injured, 10 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Henry County?
Since 2015, US-218 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Henry County: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Henry County?
The worst month is June: 12.8% of truck crashes in Henry County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Henry County?
Since 2015, Henry County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Henry County compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Henry County has 88.3 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Henry County?
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.