Marshall County, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marshall County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 263 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marshall County compares with Iowa
Marshall County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marshall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marshall County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.8 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 7% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.1% | 18.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.8% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Marshall County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Marshall County: SR-14 most fatal truck crashes in Marshall County: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 263 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marshall County since 2015: 101 people were injured and 12 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.0% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
Road surface: 18.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-14 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-S52 Eastman Ave (1), CR-S62/HART Ave (1) and Sr-Hwy 330 Marshalltown Blvd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for Marshall County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marshall County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-14 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Marshall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Marshall County) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 2 |
| CR-S52 Eastman Ave | 1 |
| CR-S62/HART Ave | 1 |
| Sr-Hwy 330 Marshalltown Blvd | 1 |
| Us-Hwy 30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marshall County) |
|---|---|
| Ia 14 | 4 |
| Us 30/240Th St | 4 |
| Mile Marshalltown Blvd | 3 |
| Ia 330 | 3 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| Summit St | 3 |
| State 330/Marshalltown Blvd An | 3 |
| State 14/Reed Ave | 3 |
Marshall County at a glance
| Population | 40,392 |
| Land area | 572.5 sq mi |
| Density | 71 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $74,370 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marshall 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 | 12 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 18 | +42% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 16 | -7% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 26 | +60% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Marshall County
ZIP codes in Marshall County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Marshall County
How common are truck crashes in Marshall County?
Since 2015, 263 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marshall County (101 injured, 12 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Marshall County?
SR-14 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Marshall County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Marshall County?
The worst month is February: 11.8% of truck crashes in Marshall County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Marshall County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Marshall County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Marshall County compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 55.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marshall County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Marshall County?
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.