Maquoketa, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Maquoketa: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Maquoketa and Jackson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jackson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 109 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Iowa
Jackson County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.8 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 12% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.3% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 7% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.0% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Jackson County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark.
Jackson County at a glance: October worst month: 14.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Jackson County has recorded 109 truck crashes since 2015, with 60 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 39 days in fully reported years.
With 23 truck crashes reported in Maquoketa since 2015, this page uses Jackson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
66% of truck crash reports in Jackson County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 14.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (3.7%).
November through March accounts for 43.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (13.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.3% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Maquoketa happened on US-61 (3); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for Maquoketa fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 23 |
| US-52 | 6 |
| Us 52/Great River Rd | 4 |
| State 64/Hwy 64 | 3 |
| 182Nd Ave And Hurstville Rd An | 3 |
| Ave | 2 |
| D061/Bellevue-Cascade Rd | 2 |
| D061/Bellevue-Cascade Rd And U | 2 |
Maquoketa at a glance
| Population | 6,064 |
| Land area | 4.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,342 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 52060) | $68,143 |
| Median home value (ZIP 52060) | $155,362 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 3 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 7 | +158% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 10 | +36% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 10 | +9% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Maquoketa
How many truck accidents are there in Maquoketa?
Since 2015, 109 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (60 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Maquoketa?
October has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 14.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Maquoketa?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Maquoketa compared with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Jackson County has 48.8 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Maquoketa?
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.