Gibson, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gibson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gibson 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 |
Compared with Iowa, Keokuk County is lower 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 Gibson: SR-21 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Gibson since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 68 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Keokuk County. They injured 36 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 62 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Gibson since 2015, this page uses Keokuk County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.1% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.2% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-21 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-F67/325 St (1), CR-QUEENS Ave (1) and CR-V044/D Ave (1).
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 Gibson fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-21; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Keokuk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-21 | 2 |
| CR-F67/325 St | 1 |
| CR-QUEENS Ave | 1 |
| CR-V044/D Ave | 1 |
| SR-85 | 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 |
Gibson at a glance
| Population | 58 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 921 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50104) | $55,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50104) | $204,069 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gibson
How many truck accidents are there in Gibson?
Since 2015, 68 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Keokuk County (36 injured, 3 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Gibson?
NHTSA data shows SR-21 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Gibson since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Gibson?
October has the most truck crashes in Keokuk County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Gibson?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Keokuk County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Gibson compared with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Keokuk County has 60.0 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Gibson?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.