University Park, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in University Park: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in University Park 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 |
Compared with Iowa, Mahaska County is lower on 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.
Mahaska County at a glance: October the month with the most truck crashes: 15.1% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 185 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mahaska County. They injured 93 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
University Park had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Mahaska County numbers.
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%.
November through March accounts for 32.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.9% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of University Park happened on CR-G63/310TH St (1), CR-T60 Oxford Ave (1), SR-92 (1), US-62 (1) and US-63 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for University Park fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.3% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
University Park at a glance
| Population | 476 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 612 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 15 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 University Park
How common are truck crashes in University Park?
185 truck crashes have been reported in Mahaska County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 93 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in University Park?
Truck crashes in Mahaska County peak in October, with 15.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in University Park?
Since 2015, Mahaska County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in University Park compare with Iowa?
Mahaska County records 74.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in University Park?
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.