Monroe County, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Monroe 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
4 of 56 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Monroe County compares with Iowa
Monroe County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monroe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Monroe County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.3 | 68.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 7% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 3.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.4% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 29% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.8% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 75% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.1% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.5% | 23.1% | 24.8% | same |
Monroe County has lower values than Iowa for injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
Monroe County at a glance: 1 in 13 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 7.5%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 56 crashes involving commercial trucks in Monroe County since 2015: 20 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 76 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (17.9% of the year) and are lowest in December (1.8%).
November through March accounts for 49.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 16.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Monroe County since 2015: US-34 (2), CR-T37/655TH Ave (1) and SR-137 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 7.1%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for Monroe County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Monroe County.
- 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 Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 2 |
| CR-T37/655TH Ave | 1 |
| SR-137 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 8 |
| State 5/Iowa 5 | 5 |
| Ia 5 | 4 |
| T061/Monroe Wapello Rd | 3 |
| State 137/Iowa 137 | 3 |
| Ia 137 | 3 |
| 165Th St | 1 |
| 165Th St And State 5/Iowa 5 | 1 |
Monroe County at a glance
| Population | 7,373 |
| Land area | 433.7 sq mi |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $71,169 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Monroe 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | +55% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | -26% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 5 | +28% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Monroe County
ZIP codes in Monroe County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Monroe County
How common are truck crashes in Monroe County?
Monroe County has had 56 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 20 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Monroe County?
July has the most truck crashes in Monroe County, 17.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Monroe County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Monroe County since 2015 (7.1% of truck crashes).
How does Monroe County compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Monroe County records 65.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Monroe 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.