Downey, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Downey: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Downey and Muscatine County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Muscatine County numbers.
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).
What stands out in Downey: I-80 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Downey.
Overview
Muscatine County has recorded 269 truck crashes since 2015, with 124 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
Downey had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Muscatine County numbers.
40% of truck crash reports in Muscatine County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.6% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: CR-F062 130Th St (1) and SR-22 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Downey fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.7% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Muscatine County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 8 |
| CR-F062 130Th St | 1 |
| SR-22 | 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 |
Downey at a glance
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 52776) | $79,665 |
| Median home value (ZIP 52776) | $207,680 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Downey
How many truck accidents are there in Downey?
Muscatine County has had 269 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 124 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Downey?
I-80 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Downey since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Downey?
January has the most truck crashes in Muscatine County, 12.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Downey?
Since 2015, Muscatine County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Downey compare with Iowa?
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 Downey?
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.