Kellogg, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kellogg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kellogg 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 |
Jasper County has lower values than Iowa for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Jasper County: February 15.3% of truck crashes happen in February, more than any other 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.
With 23 truck crashes reported in Kellogg 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.
Road surface: 27.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Kellogg happened on CR-S74 (1), CR-T22 (1), I-80 (1) and US-6 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Kellogg fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-S74 | 1 |
| CR-T22 | 1 |
| I-80 | 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 |
Kellogg at a glance
| Population | 597 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,609 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50135) | $65,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50135) | $165,007 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 57. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kellogg
How many truck crashes happen in Kellogg?
Jasper County has had 614 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 213 people and killing 15.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Kellogg?
February has the most truck crashes in Jasper County, 15.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Kellogg?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jasper County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Kellogg compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Jasper County records 141.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Kellogg?
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.