Millersburg, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Millersburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Millersburg 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.
What stands out in Iowa County: 26.5% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 15.1% in Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 455 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Iowa County. They injured 218 people and killed 16.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Millersburg since 2015; patterns below come from Iowa County as a whole.
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
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.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.0%).
Road surface: 29.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Millersburg is I-80, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-F67/325 St (1), CR-V044/D Ave (1) 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 Millersburg fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 29.7% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 3 |
| CR-F67/325 St | 1 |
| CR-V044/D Ave | 1 |
| CR-V52/G Ave | 1 |
| CR-V66/M Ave | 1 |
| SR-22 | 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 |
Millersburg at a glance
| Population | 135 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,107 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 52308) | $79,688 |
| Median home value (ZIP 52308) | $105,666 |
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. 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 Millersburg
How many truck crashes happen in Millersburg?
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 Millersburg?
I-80 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Millersburg since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Millersburg?
Truck crashes in Iowa County peak in December, with 15.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Millersburg?
Since 2015, Iowa County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Millersburg compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Iowa County has 240.2 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Millersburg?
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.