Delta, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Delta: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Delta and Keokuk County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Keokuk County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 68 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Keokuk County compares with Iowa
Keokuk County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Keokuk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Keokuk County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.0 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.2% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 51% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 49% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.2% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Keokuk County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Keokuk County: October 13.2% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 68 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Keokuk County. They injured 36 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 62 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Delta since 2015; patterns below come from Keokuk County as a whole.
72% of truck crash reports in Keokuk 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, 13.2% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.1% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Delta since 2015: SR-149 (1) and SR-92 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for Delta fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Keokuk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-149 | 1 |
| SR-92 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Keokuk County) |
|---|---|
| Ia 92 | 4 |
| State 78/Iowa 78 | 4 |
| State 22/Iowa 22 | 3 |
| Ia 21 | 3 |
| 300Th St And 280Th Ave | 2 |
| State 21/Iowa 21 | 2 |
| State 92/Iowa 92 | 2 |
| 120Th Ave | 1 |
Delta at a glance
| Population | 257 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 268 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 52550) | $57,745 |
| Median home value (ZIP 52550) | $88,750 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Keokuk 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 | 3 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | +46% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 5 | +8% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 6 | +8% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Delta
How many truck crashes happen in Delta?
68 truck crashes have been reported in Keokuk County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 36 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Delta?
The worst month is October: 13.2% of truck crashes in Keokuk County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Delta?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Keokuk County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How does Delta compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 60.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Keokuk County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Delta?
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.