Parnell, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Parnell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Parnell 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 runs above Iowa on 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
Since 2015, 455 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Iowa County. They injured 218 people and killed 16.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Parnell 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
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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Parnell since 2015 were spread across roads: I-80 (2), CR-V66/M Ave (1) and SR-22 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for Parnell fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Iowa County.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 2 |
| 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 |
Parnell at a glance
| Population | 190 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,073 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 52325) | $75,714 |
| Median home value (ZIP 52325) | $360,893 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Parnell
How many truck accidents are there in Parnell?
Iowa County has had 455 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 218 people and killing 16.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Parnell?
The worst month is December: 15.8% of truck crashes in Iowa County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Parnell?
Since 2015, Iowa County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Parnell compare with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 240.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Iowa County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Parnell?
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.