Maharishi Vedic City, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Maharishi Vedic City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Maharishi Vedic City and Jefferson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jefferson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 81 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Iowa
Jefferson County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.1 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 60% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.1% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.1% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.3% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 16.4% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Jefferson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Jefferson County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.2% for Iowa.
Overview
Jefferson County has recorded 81 truck crashes since 2015, with 38 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 55 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Maharishi Vedic City since 2015; patterns below come from Jefferson County as a whole.
60% of truck crash reports in Jefferson 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, 14.8% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.3% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 12.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Maharishi Vedic City since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-D20 200Th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Maharishi Vedic City fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-D20 200Th St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 20 |
| Ash Ave | 2 |
| Us 34 W And Ramp Us 34 W To Os | 2 |
| 110Th St | 1 |
| 110Th St And State 1/Iowa 1 | 1 |
| 130Th St And Packwood Rd Measu | 1 |
| 191St St | 1 |
| 250Th/Wintergreen | 1 |
Maharishi Vedic City at a glance
| Population | 290 |
| Land area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Density | 87 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +93% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 7 | -15% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 7 | +5% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Maharishi Vedic City
How many truck crashes happen in Maharishi Vedic City?
81 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 38 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Maharishi Vedic City?
The worst month is October: 14.8% of truck crashes in Jefferson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Maharishi Vedic City?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Maharishi Vedic City compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 42.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Maharishi Vedic City?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.