Galva, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Galva: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Galva and Ida County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ida County numbers.
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 sits below Iowa on 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
Ida County has recorded 85 truck crashes since 2015, with 39 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 52 days in fully reported years.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Galva since 2015; patterns below come from Ida County as a whole.
46% of truck crash reports in Ida County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
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.
Road surface: 20.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Galva since 2015: US-20 (2) and CR-D15 190Th St (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Galva fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ida County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.8% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 2 |
| CR-D15 190Th St | 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 |
Galva at a glance
| Population | 416 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 552 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 51020) | $80,066 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 6 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Galva
How common are truck crashes in Galva?
Since 2015, 85 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ida County (39 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Galva?
October has the most truck crashes in Ida County, 18.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Galva?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ida County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Galva compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Ida County records 102.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Galva?
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.