Dexter, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dexter: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dexter and Madison County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Madison County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 77 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Iowa
Madison County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.1 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 44% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.24 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 41% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 3.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.8% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.4% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 11.1% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 52% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Madison County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Madison County: 1 in 14 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 77 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Madison County. They injured 18 people and killed 3.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 56 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Dexter since 2015, this page uses Madison County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
73% of truck crash reports in Madison County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 15.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 2.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.3% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 15.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 27.8% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Dexter happened on I-80 (3); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 6.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for Dexter fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 30.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Iowa.
- 27.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| US-169 | 6 |
| G04R/Cumming Rd | 3 |
| 105Th St | 2 |
| Ia 92 | 2 |
| Ivy Ave (1000 Blk) | 2 |
| 130Th St And Cottonwood Ave | 1 |
| 1689 260Th St | 1 |
| 220Th St | 1 |
Dexter at a glance
| Population | 631 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 504 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50070) | $92,083 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50070) | $209,271 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 1 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 6 | +457% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 7 | +2% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 7 | +4% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dexter
How many truck accidents are there in Dexter?
Madison County has had 77 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 18 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Dexter?
Truck crashes in Madison County peak in October, with 15.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Dexter?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Madison County since 2015, 6.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Dexter compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 38.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Madison County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Dexter?
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.