Sibley, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sibley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sibley 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. 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 38 days.
With 12 truck crashes reported in Sibley 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
December has the most truck crashes, 20.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Sibley since 2015: CR-A22 170Th St (1) and SR-60 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Sibley fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Osceola County.
- 31.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Iowa; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 25.5% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Osceola County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-A22 170Th St | 1 |
| SR-60 | 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 |
Sibley at a glance
| Population | 2,787 |
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,560 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 51249) | $61,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 51249) | $147,437 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sibley
How many truck accidents are there in Sibley?
108 truck crashes have been reported in Osceola County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 46 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Sibley?
Truck crashes in Osceola County peak in December, with 20.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sibley?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Osceola County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Sibley compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Osceola County has 159.6 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Sibley?
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.