Albia, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Albia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Albia and Monroe County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Monroe County numbers.
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). It stands out for 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
Monroe County has recorded 56 truck crashes since 2015, with 20 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 76 days.
Only 15 truck crashes were reported in Albia since 2015; patterns below come from Monroe County as a whole.
66% of truck crash reports in Monroe County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (17.9% of the year) and are lowest in December (1.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.1% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Albia since 2015 were spread across roads: US-34 (2), CR-T37/655TH Ave (1) and SR-137 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 7.1% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for Albia fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Monroe County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Albia at a glance
| Population | 3,579 |
| Land area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,101 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 52531) | $73,896 |
| Median home value (ZIP 52531) | $161,894 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Albia
How common are truck crashes in Albia?
Monroe County has had 56 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 20 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Albia?
The worst month is July: 17.9% of truck crashes in Monroe County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Albia?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Monroe County since 2015, 7.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Albia compare with Iowa?
Monroe County records 65.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Albia?
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.