Middle Amana, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Middle Amana: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Middle Amana 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 sits below Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Iowa County: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
Middle Amana had 0 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
December has the most truck crashes, 15.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.1% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 29.7% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
US-151 leads within 10 miles of Middle Amana with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-80 (2), CR-F12 120 St (1) and CR-F20/AMANA Rd (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 Middle Amana fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-151 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-151 | 4 |
| I-80 | 2 |
| CR-F12 120 St | 1 |
| CR-F20/AMANA Rd | 1 |
| US-6 | 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 |
Middle Amana at a glance
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 52307) | $43,388 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Middle Amana
How many truck crashes happen in Middle Amana?
455 truck crashes have been reported in Iowa County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 218 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Middle Amana?
NHTSA data shows US-151 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Middle Amana since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Middle Amana?
Truck crashes in Iowa County peak in December, with 15.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Middle Amana?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Iowa County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Middle Amana compare 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 Middle Amana?
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.