Ladora, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ladora: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ladora and Iowa County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Iowa County numbers.
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.
What stands out in Iowa County: 26.5% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 15.1% in 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.
Ladora had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Iowa County numbers.
77% of truck crash reports in Iowa County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (15.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 51.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 29.7% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Ladora with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-6 (2) and CR-V52/G Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for Ladora fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Iowa County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 29.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Iowa), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 4 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| CR-V52/G 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 |
Ladora at a glance
| Population | 223 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 756 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 52251) | $87,708 |
| Median home value (ZIP 52251) | $132,312 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 42. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ladora
How common are truck crashes in Ladora?
Since 2015, 455 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Iowa County (218 injured, 16 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Ladora?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ladora since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ladora?
Truck crashes in Iowa County peak in December, with 15.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Ladora?
Since 2015, Iowa County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Ladora compared with Iowa?
Iowa County records 240.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ladora?
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.