Swisher, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Swisher: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Swisher and Johnson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Johnson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
20 of 1,147 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Johnson County compares with Iowa
Johnson County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Johnson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Johnson County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.7 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.1% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.3% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.1% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Johnson County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in Johnson County: January 12.4% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 1,147 crashes involving commercial trucks in Johnson County since 2015: 466 people were injured and 40 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
With 13 truck crashes reported in Swisher since 2015, this page uses Johnson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
43% of truck crash reports in Johnson County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.5%.
November through March accounts for 47.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
20.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Swisher since 2015: I-380 (4), US-151 (4), 6th St Sw (1), CR-F12 120 St (1) and CR-F20/AMANA Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 20 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (15%).
Route planning tips for Swisher fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Johnson County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 20.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Johnson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-380 | 4 |
| US-151 | 4 |
| 6th St Sw | 1 |
| CR-F12 120 St | 1 |
| CR-F20/AMANA Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Ellis Blvd Nw | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Johnson County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 76 |
| Interstate 80/I 80 | 63 |
| I-380 | 29 |
| Interstate 380/I 380 | 28 |
| US-218 | 23 |
| US-6 | 15 |
| State 1/Iowa 1 | 6 |
| Ia 1 | 5 |
Swisher at a glance
| Population | 909 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 973 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 52338) | $119,605 |
| Median home value (ZIP 52338) | $399,925 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Johnson 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 | 40 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 71 | +79% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 92 | +29% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 100 | +9% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 40 to 100. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Swisher
How many truck accidents are there in Swisher?
Johnson County has had 1,147 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 466 people and killing 40.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Swisher?
Truck crashes in Johnson County peak in January, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Swisher?
Since 2015, Johnson County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Swisher compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 61.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Johnson County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Swisher?
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.