Jasper County, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jasper County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 614 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jasper County compares with Iowa
Jasper County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jasper County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jasper County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 141.2 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 30% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.5% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.9% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.2% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 33.8% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Jasper County sits below Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Jasper County: February worst month: 15.3% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Jasper County has recorded 614 truck crashes since 2015, with 213 people injured and 15 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 15.3% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 53.2% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 27.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads in Jasper County with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-65 (2), CR-F48 (1) and CR-S74 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for Jasper County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 27.5% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; schedule winter 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 Jasper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Jasper County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 4 |
| US-65 | 2 |
| CR-F48 | 1 |
| CR-S74 | 1 |
| CR-T22 | 1 |
| SR-330 | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jasper County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 72 |
| Interstate 80/I 80 | 47 |
| Interstate 80 Eb 162.8 Mm | 11 |
| Ia 163 | 7 |
| Mm Wb On I-80 | 5 |
| Ia 14 | 4 |
| Interstate 80 Eastbound Near M | 4 |
| State 117/Iowa 117 | 4 |
Jasper County at a glance
| Population | 38,107 |
| Land area | 730.4 sq mi |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $72,188 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jasper 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 | 22 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 34 | +58% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 47 | +38% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 57 | +21% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 57. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Jasper County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Jasper County
How many truck crashes happen in Jasper County?
Jasper County has had 614 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 213 people and killing 15.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Jasper County?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Jasper County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jasper County?
February has the most truck crashes in Jasper County, 15.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jasper County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Jasper County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Jasper County compared with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Jasper County has 141.2 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jasper County?
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.