Morley, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Morley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Morley and Jones County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jones County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 127 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jones County compares with Iowa
Jones County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jones County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jones County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.2 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.2% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.0% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.4% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.5% | 23.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Iowa, Jones County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Jones County: January 15.0% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 127 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jones County since 2015: 58 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 34 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Morley since 2015, this page uses Jones County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
54% of truck crash reports in Jones County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.0% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 50.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
20.2% 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 Morley since 2015: US-151 (2) and Ts-115th St (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for Morley fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 20.2% 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 Jones County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-151 | 2 |
| Ts-115th St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jones County) |
|---|---|
| US-151 | 36 |
| State 136/Iowa 136 | 4 |
| Ia 64 | 3 |
| Ia 38 | 3 |
| County Rd X64 | 2 |
| E034/Co Rd E-34 | 2 |
| Hwy 151 N 1 | 2 |
| Ia 136 | 2 |
Morley at a glance
| Population | 94 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,093 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 52312) | $37,188 |
| Median home value (ZIP 52312) | $83,480 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jones 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 | 7 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 9 | +28% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 11 | +28% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 10 | -14% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Morley
How common are truck crashes in Morley?
Since 2015, 127 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jones County (58 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Morley?
January has the most truck crashes in Jones County, 15.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Morley?
Since 2015, Jones County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Morley compared with Iowa?
Jones County records 51.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Morley?
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.