New London, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in New London: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in New London and Henry County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Henry County numbers.
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 has lower values than Iowa for 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.
The headline for New London: US-34 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of New London since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 196 crashes involving commercial trucks in Henry County since 2015: 92 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in New London since 2015, this page uses Henry County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
76% of truck crash reports in Henry County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.8% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
US-34 leads within 10 miles of New London with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-H38 Medapolis Rd (1), Ts-E Cleveland St (1) and US-218 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for New London fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henry County.
- Check whether your routes use US-34, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Henry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 3 |
| CR-H38 Medapolis Rd | 1 |
| Ts-E Cleveland St | 1 |
| US-218 | 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 |
New London at a glance
| Population | 1,853 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,709 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 52645) | $79,327 |
| Median home value (ZIP 52645) | $159,731 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about New London
How common are truck crashes in New London?
196 truck crashes have been reported in Henry County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 92 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in New London?
Since 2015, US-34 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of New London: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in New London?
The worst month is June: 12.8% of truck crashes in Henry County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in New London?
Since 2015, Henry County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in New London compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Henry County has 88.3 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in New London?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.