Ashton, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ashton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ashton and Osceola County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Osceola County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 108 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Osceola County compares with Iowa
Osceola County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Osceola County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Osceola County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 159.6 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 57% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.5% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.8% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 24.5% | 23.1% | 24.8% | same |
Osceola County has lower values than Iowa for deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Osceola County: December worst month: 20.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Osceola County has recorded 108 truck crashes since 2015, with 46 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 38 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Ashton since 2015, this page uses Osceola County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
76% of truck crash reports in Osceola County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (20.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (0.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.8% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (12.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.5% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Ashton happened on CR-240TH St (1), CR-A22 170Th St (1), SR-60 (1) and US-18 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for Ashton fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 31.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Iowa; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 25.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Osceola County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-240TH St | 1 |
| CR-A22 170Th St | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
| US-18 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Osceola County) |
|---|---|
| State 60/Iowa 60 | 18 |
| Ia 60 | 6 |
| 260Th St @/And Us 59 N At And | 3 |
| 230Th St | 3 |
| 100Th St | 2 |
| 170Th St | 2 |
| 180Th St | 2 |
| 220Th St And Nest Ave | 2 |
Ashton at a glance
| Population | 434 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 388 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 51232) | $82,917 |
| Median home value (ZIP 51232) | $116,842 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Osceola 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 7 | +265% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 8 | +18% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 8 | -1% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ashton
How many truck crashes happen in Ashton?
Since 2015, 108 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Osceola County (46 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Ashton?
December has the most truck crashes in Osceola County, 20.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ashton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Osceola County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Ashton compare with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 159.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Osceola County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Ashton?
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.