Red Oak, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Red Oak: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Red Oak and Montgomery County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Montgomery County numbers.
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 |
Montgomery County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Montgomery County at a glance: May 20.8% of truck crashes happen in May, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 48 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Montgomery County. They injured 26 people and killed 2.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 89 days.
Only 16 truck crashes were reported in Red Oak since 2015; patterns below come from Montgomery County as a whole.
48% of truck crash reports in Montgomery County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 20.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 2.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 26.7% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 16.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.7% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Red Oak since 2015: US-34 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 2.1% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for Red Oak fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- 28.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Iowa; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Red Oak at a glance
| Population | 5,420 |
| Land area | 3.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,381 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 51566) | $56,637 |
| Median home value (ZIP 51566) | $139,066 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Red Oak
How many truck accidents are there in Red Oak?
Montgomery County has had 48 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 26 people and killing 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Red Oak?
The worst month is May: 20.8% of truck crashes in Montgomery County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Red Oak?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Red Oak compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Montgomery County has 40.7 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Red Oak?
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.