Doon, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Doon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Doon and Lyon County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lyon County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 147 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lyon County compares with Iowa
Lyon County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lyon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lyon County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 98.4 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.4% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.0% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 11.9% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Lyon County is lower on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Lyon County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.2% for Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 147 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lyon County. They injured 83 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Doon since 2015; patterns below come from Lyon County as a whole.
69% of truck crash reports in Lyon County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (2.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.0% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 22.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-B14 305Th St (1), CR-B30/340TH St (1) and US-18 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Lyon County.
Route planning tips for Doon fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lyon County.
- Check whether your routes use US-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 22.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lyon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 2 |
| CR-B14 305Th St | 1 |
| CR-B30/340TH St | 1 |
| US-18 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lyon County) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 7 |
| State 9/Iowa 9 | 5 |
| Ia 9 | 4 |
| Us 75 And A034/210Th St | 3 |
| State 182/Iowa 182 | 3 |
| Ia 182 | 3 |
| A052/260Th St | 3 |
| 110Th St | 2 |
Doon at a glance
| Population | 640 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 817 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 51235) | $71,016 |
| Median home value (ZIP 51235) | $240,427 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lyon 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | +72% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 13 | +143% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 11 | -16% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 11 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, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Doon
How common are truck crashes in Doon?
Since 2015, 147 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lyon County (83 injured, 7 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Doon?
Since 2015, US-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Doon: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Doon?
The worst month is December: 11.6% of truck crashes in Lyon County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Doon?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lyon County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Doon compare with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 98.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lyon County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Doon?
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.