Turin, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Turin: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Turin and Monona County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Monona County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 133 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Monona County compares with Iowa
Monona County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monona County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Monona County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 139.1 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 64% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.2% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.8% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.2% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Iowa, Monona County is lower on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Monona County: 1 in 128 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 133 crashes involving commercial trucks in Monona County since 2015: 68 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 31 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Turin since 2015; patterns below come from Monona County as a whole.
72% of truck crash reports in Monona County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 3.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.8% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
20.2% 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 Turin since 2015: I-29 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.8% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for Turin fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Monona County.
- Morning starts matter: 29.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Iowa.
- 20.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Monona County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monona County) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 21 |
| Interstate 29/I 29 | 7 |
| Ia 175 | 3 |
| Interstate 29 Sb Mm 106.25 | 3 |
| 160Th St | 2 |
| I 29 Northbound 125Mm | 2 |
| I 29 S 118.4Mm | 2 |
| I 29 S/112.35Mm | 2 |
Turin at a glance
| Population | 69 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 767 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 51040) | $71,179 |
| Median home value (ZIP 51040) | $143,817 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Monona 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 | 5 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 9 | +90% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | +21% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 12 | +17% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Turin
How many truck crashes happen in Turin?
133 truck crashes have been reported in Monona County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 68 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Turin?
January has the most truck crashes in Monona County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Turin?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Monona County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Turin compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 139.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Monona County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Turin?
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.