Montgomery County, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Montgomery 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
1 of 48 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with Iowa
Montgomery County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montgomery County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.7 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 37% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 64% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.4% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 71% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 26.7% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 41% below the state |
| After dark | 13.3% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Montgomery County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Iowa on injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Montgomery County: May 20.8% of truck crashes happen in May, more than any other month.
Overview
Montgomery County has recorded 48 truck crashes since 2015, with 26 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 89 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 20.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 2.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 26.7% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 16.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Montgomery County since 2015: US-34 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Montgomery County fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.9% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 9 |
| H014/110 St | 3 |
| M037/B Ave | 2 |
| State 48/Iowa 48 | 2 |
| US-71 | 2 |
| Us 34 And M063/O Ave | 2 |
| 110Th St | 1 |
| 140Th St | 1 |
Montgomery County at a glance
| Population | 10,063 |
| Land area | 424.1 sq mi |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $62,669 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | 2 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 2 | +53% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | +74% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | +0% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Montgomery County
ZIP codes in Montgomery County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Montgomery County
How many truck accidents are there in Montgomery County?
Since 2015, 48 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montgomery County (26 injured, 2 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Montgomery County?
The worst month is May: 20.8% of truck crashes in Montgomery County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Montgomery County?
Since 2015, Montgomery County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How does Montgomery County compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 40.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montgomery County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Montgomery County?
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.