Colfax, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Colfax: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Colfax and Jasper County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jasper County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Iowa, Jasper County is lower 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.
Jasper County at a glance: February the month with the most truck crashes: 15.3% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 614 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jasper County. They injured 213 people and killed 15.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
With 20 truck crashes reported in Colfax since 2015, this page uses Jasper County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
71% of truck crash reports in Jasper County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 15.3% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 53.2% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
27.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Colfax happened on I-80 (3), US-65 (3), SR-163 (2) and CR-F48 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Colfax fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jasper County.
- With 27.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Iowa), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Jasper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 3 |
| US-65 | 3 |
| SR-163 | 2 |
| CR-F48 | 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 |
Colfax at a glance
| Population | 2,305 |
| Land area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Density | 900 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50054) | $89,940 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50054) | $211,280 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 57 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Colfax
How many truck crashes happen in Colfax?
Jasper County has had 614 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 213 people and killing 15.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Colfax?
February has the most truck crashes in Jasper County, 15.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Colfax?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Jasper County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Colfax compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Jasper County has 141.2 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Colfax?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.