East Peru, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in East Peru: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in East Peru 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 |
Madison County sits below Iowa 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
Police reported 77 crashes involving commercial trucks in Madison County since 2015: 18 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 56 days in fully reported years.
With 3 truck crashes reported in East Peru 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%.
November through March accounts for 40.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 15.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 27.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of East Peru since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-P71 W Summit St (1) and Ts-Upland Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 6.5%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for East Peru 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-P71 W Summit St | 1 |
| Ts-Upland Ave | 1 |
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 |
East Peru at a glance
| Population | 119 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 127 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50222) | $100,568 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50222) | $270,912 |
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 East Peru
How many truck accidents are there in East Peru?
Since 2015, 77 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Madison County (18 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in East Peru?
October has the most truck crashes in Madison County, 15.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in East Peru?
Since 2015, Madison County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in East Peru compared with Iowa?
Madison County records 38.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in East Peru?
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.