Iowa County, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Iowa 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
3 of 455 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Iowa County compares with Iowa
Iowa County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Iowa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Iowa County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 240.2 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 3.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 68% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 29.7% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.5% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.1% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 37.1% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Iowa County has lower values than Iowa for deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Iowa County at a glance: 26.5% in rain, sleet or snow, against 15.1% across Iowa.
Overview
Iowa County has recorded 455 truck crashes since 2015, with 218 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 15.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.1% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 29.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by US-151 (2), US-6 (2) and CR-F67/325 St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Iowa County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Iowa County.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 29.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Iowa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Iowa County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 5 |
| US-151 | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| CR-F67/325 St | 1 |
| CR-V044/D Ave | 1 |
| CR-V52/G Ave | 1 |
| CR-V66/M Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Iowa County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 19 |
| Mm I80 | 10 |
| Interstate 80/I 80 | 10 |
| I 80 W 205Mm | 6 |
| I 80 W 212.6Mm | 4 |
| I 80 W 223Mm | 3 |
| I 80 Eb 215.15 | 3 |
| I 80 E At The 216 Mile Marker | 3 |
Iowa County at a glance
| Population | 16,423 |
| Land area | 586.5 sq mi |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $73,185 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Iowa 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 | 11 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 28 | +145% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 30 | +8% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 42 | +42% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 42. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Iowa County
ZIP codes in Iowa County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Iowa County
How common are truck crashes in Iowa County?
Iowa County has had 455 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 218 people and killing 16.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Iowa County?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes in Iowa County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Iowa County?
December has the most truck crashes in Iowa County, 15.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Iowa County?
Since 2015, Iowa County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Iowa County compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 240.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Iowa County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Iowa County?
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.