Malvern, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Malvern: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Malvern and Mills County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Mills County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 181 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mills County compares with Iowa
Mills County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mills County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mills County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 106.2 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.6% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 38% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 26.2% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Mills County sits below Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Mills County: September worst month: 14.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 181 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mills County. They injured 82 people and killed 5.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Malvern since 2015, this page uses Mills County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
79% of truck crash reports in Mills County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 14.4% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (3.9%).
November through March accounts for 40.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.6% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Malvern since 2015: US-34 (2), 120th St (1) and SR-5 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for Malvern fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mills County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.2% 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
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 Mills County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 2 |
| 120th St | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mills County) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 24 |
| I-29 | 10 |
| Interstate 29/I 29 | 7 |
| Us 34 And L031/195Th St | 3 |
| US-59 | 3 |
| US-275 | 3 |
| Hwy 34 And Deacon Ave | 2 |
| Interstate 29 Nb 37Mm | 2 |
Malvern at a glance
| Population | 1,056 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 662 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 51551) | $85,469 |
| Median home value (ZIP 51551) | $207,396 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mills 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 | 6 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 8 | +24% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 15 | +100% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 16 | +3% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Malvern
How common are truck crashes in Malvern?
Mills County has had 181 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 82 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Malvern?
The worst month is September: 14.4% of truck crashes in Mills County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Malvern?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Mills County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Malvern compared with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Mills County has 106.2 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Malvern?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.