Harris, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harris: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Harris 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 |
Compared with Iowa, Osceola County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Osceola County: December the month with the most truck crashes: 20.4% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 108 crashes involving commercial trucks in Osceola County since 2015: 46 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 38 days.
Harris had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Osceola County numbers.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.8% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 12.0% of truck crashes.
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 Harris happened on CR-M12 120Th St (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 Harris fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 31.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Iowa.
- With 25.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Iowa), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-M12 120Th St | 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 |
Harris at a glance
| Population | 145 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 145 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 51345) | $54,301 |
| Median home value (ZIP 51345) | $146,644 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Harris
How many truck accidents are there in Harris?
Since 2015, 108 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Osceola County (46 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Harris?
December has the most truck crashes in Osceola County, 20.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Harris?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Osceola County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Harris compared with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Osceola County has 159.6 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Harris?
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.