Morning Sun, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Morning Sun: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Morning Sun and Louisa County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Louisa County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 88 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Louisa County compares with Iowa
Louisa County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Louisa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Louisa County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.0 | 68.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.8% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 22.9% | 23.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Iowa, Louisa County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Louisa County: April 13.6% of truck crashes happen in April, more than any other month.
Overview
Louisa County has recorded 88 truck crashes since 2015, with 34 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 48 days.
Morning Sun had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Louisa County numbers.
59% of truck crash reports in Louisa County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (2.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.8% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Morning Sun since 2015 were spread across roads: US-61 (2), CR-H38 Medapolis Rd (1) and CR-X37 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.1% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for Morning Sun fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Louisa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 2 |
| CR-H38 Medapolis Rd | 1 |
| CR-X37 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Louisa County) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 10 |
| Ia 92 | 4 |
| State 92/Iowa 92 | 4 |
| Ia 70 | 3 |
| County Rd X 37 | 3 |
| County Line Rd And 190Th St | 2 |
| County Rd G62 And U Ave | 2 |
| Locust St And Us 61 | 2 |
Morning Sun at a glance
| Population | 702 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 903 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 52640) | $67,813 |
| Median home value (ZIP 52640) | $125,785 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Louisa 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 | 4 | +18% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 6 | +39% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 7 | +17% | 0.4 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Morning Sun
How common are truck crashes in Morning Sun?
Louisa County has had 88 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 34 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Morning Sun?
April has the most truck crashes in Louisa County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Morning Sun?
Since 2015, Louisa County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How does Morning Sun compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 71.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Louisa County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Morning Sun?
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.