Muscatine County, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Muscatine 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
3 of 269 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Muscatine County compares with Iowa
Muscatine County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Muscatine County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Muscatine County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.5 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 46% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.6% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 17% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.9% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Muscatine County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Muscatine County: US-61 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes in Muscatine County since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 269 crashes involving commercial trucks in Muscatine County since 2015: 124 people were injured and 12 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.6% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.6% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-61 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: CR-F062 130Th St (1), Mulberry Ave (1) and SR-38 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Muscatine County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-61 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.7% 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
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 Muscatine County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Muscatine County) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 4 |
| CR-F062 130Th St | 1 |
| Mulberry Ave | 1 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
| SR-70 | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Muscatine County) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 31 |
| US-6 | 9 |
| Ia 22 | 6 |
| State 22/Iowa 22 | 5 |
| Dick Drake Way | 4 |
| Isett Ave And Us 61 | 4 |
| State 38/Park Ave And Us 61 An | 3 |
| Y014/Taylor Ave | 3 |
Muscatine County at a glance
| Population | 42,132 |
| Land area | 437.4 sq mi |
| Density | 96 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $68,688 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Muscatine 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 | 21 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 22 | +5% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 23 | +6% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 21 | -11% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Muscatine County
How many truck crashes happen in Muscatine County?
Muscatine County has had 269 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 124 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Muscatine County?
US-61 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Muscatine County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Muscatine County?
January has the most truck crashes in Muscatine County, 12.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Muscatine County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Muscatine County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How does Muscatine County compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 55.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Muscatine County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Muscatine 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.