Winfield, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Winfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Winfield 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 |
Compared with Iowa, Henry County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Henry County: June worst month: 12.8% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Winfield since 2015; patterns below come from Henry County as a whole.
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
Truck crashes peak in June (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Winfield since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-X37 (1) and US-218 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Winfield fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henry County.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-X37 | 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 |
Winfield at a glance
| Population | 1,006 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 966 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 52659) | $55,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 52659) | $109,352 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Winfield
How many truck accidents are there in Winfield?
Since 2015, 196 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Henry County (92 injured, 10 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Winfield?
June has the most truck crashes in Henry County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Winfield?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Henry County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Winfield compare with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 88.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Henry County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Winfield?
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.