Muscatine, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Muscatine: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Muscatine 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 |
Compared with Iowa, Muscatine County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Muscatine: US-61 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Muscatine.
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.
With 137 truck crashes reported in Muscatine since 2015, this page uses Muscatine County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
January has the most truck crashes, 12.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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.
15.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-61 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by Mulberry Ave (1) and SR-38 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for Muscatine fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Muscatine County.
- Check whether your routes use US-61, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.7% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Muscatine County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 4 |
| Mulberry Ave | 1 |
| SR-38 | 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 at a glance
| Population | 23,298 |
| Land area | 18.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,280 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 52761) | $62,098 |
| Median home value (ZIP 52761) | $170,208 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Muscatine
How many truck crashes happen in Muscatine?
Since 2015, 269 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Muscatine County (124 injured, 12 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Muscatine?
Since 2015, US-61 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Muscatine: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Muscatine?
January has the most truck crashes in Muscatine County, 12.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Muscatine?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Muscatine County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Muscatine compared with Iowa?
Muscatine County records 55.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Muscatine?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.