Ida County, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ida 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
1 of 85 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ida County compares with Iowa
Ida County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ida County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ida County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 102.8 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.8% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.2% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Ida County has lower values than Iowa for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Ida County: October worst month: 18.8% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 85 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ida County since 2015: 39 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 52 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 18.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 1.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.9% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 12.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.8% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Ida County is US-20, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Ts-Carriage Ave (1) and US-59 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for Ida County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 20.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Iowa), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Ida County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Ida County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 3 |
| Ts-Carriage Ave | 1 |
| US-59 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ida County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 12 |
| US-59 | 5 |
| Us 59/S Main St And Us 20 And | 5 |
| State 175/Iowa 175 And M031/Qu | 3 |
| Ia 175 | 3 |
| 260Th St | 2 |
| Adams Ave And Us 20 | 2 |
| East County Rd And Main St | 2 |
Ida County at a glance
| Population | 6,810 |
| Land area | 431.5 sq mi |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $67,272 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ida 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 | 2 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 4 | +132% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 8 | +81% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 6 | -17% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Ida County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Ida County
How common are truck crashes in Ida County?
85 truck crashes have been reported in Ida County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 39 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Ida County?
Since 2015, US-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Ida County: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Ida County?
The worst month is October: 18.8% of truck crashes in Ida County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Ida County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Ida County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Ida County compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 102.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ida County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Ida 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.