Oskaloosa, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oskaloosa: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oskaloosa and Mahaska County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Mahaska County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 185 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mahaska County compares with Iowa
Mahaska County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mahaska County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mahaska County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 74.7 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.9% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 47% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 49% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.0% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 29% below the state |
| After dark | 12.7% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 45% below the state |
Mahaska County has lower values than Iowa for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Mahaska County: October worst month: 15.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 185 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mahaska County since 2015: 93 people were injured and 11 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
Only 50 truck crashes were reported in Oskaloosa since 2015; patterns below come from Mahaska County as a whole.
61% of truck crash reports in Mahaska 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 15.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 32.0% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.4% of truck crashes.
9.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Oskaloosa since 2015: CR-G63/310TH St (1), CR-T60 Oxford Ave (1), SR-92 (1), US-62 (1) and US-63 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 3.2%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for Oskaloosa fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mahaska County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.3% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Mahaska County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-G63/310TH St | 1 |
| CR-T60 Oxford Ave | 1 |
| SR-92 | 1 |
| US-62 | 1 |
| US-63 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mahaska County) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 14 |
| State 163/Iowa 163 | 8 |
| Ia 163 | 7 |
| Ia 92 | 7 |
| State 92/Iowa 92 And Osburn Av | 5 |
| State 92/A Ave | 4 |
| Hwy 92, Measuring 750 Feet Wes | 3 |
| G063/310Th St And Us 63 | 3 |
Oskaloosa at a glance
| Population | 11,575 |
| Land area | 8.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,436 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 52595) | $66,667 |
| Median home value (ZIP 52595) | $108,544 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mahaska 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 | 10 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 15 | +47% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 16 | +3% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 15 | -6% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oskaloosa
How common are truck crashes in Oskaloosa?
Since 2015, 185 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mahaska County (93 injured, 11 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Oskaloosa?
Truck crashes in Mahaska County peak in October, with 15.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Oskaloosa?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Mahaska County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
How does Oskaloosa compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 74.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mahaska County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Oskaloosa?
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.