Blanchard, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Blanchard: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Blanchard and Page County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Page County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 64 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Page County compares with Iowa
Page County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Page County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Page County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.5 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 26% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.1% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 14% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.5% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 57% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.5% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 22% below the state |
| After dark | 14.5% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Page County has lower values than Iowa for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Page County at a glance: 12.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.5 in Iowa.
Overview
Page County has recorded 64 truck crashes since 2015, with 35 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 65 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Blanchard since 2015, this page uses Page County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
48% of truck crash reports in Page County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 23.4% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.5% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (15.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.1% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Blanchard since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for Blanchard fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Page County.
- 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 Page County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Page County) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 4 |
| 137Th St | 2 |
| 140Th St And N Ave | 2 |
| Ia 2 | 2 |
| T Ave | 2 |
| Us 59 N And Hwy 2 | 2 |
| 1/2 South Of County Line On O | 1 |
| 130Th St & Hwy 71 | 1 |
Blanchard at a glance
| Population | 29 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 144 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 51630) | $70,000 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Page 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 | 1 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 2 | +100% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 5 | +100% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | +15% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Blanchard
How many truck crashes happen in Blanchard?
Since 2015, 64 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Page County (35 injured, 8 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Blanchard?
October has the most truck crashes in Page County, 23.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Blanchard?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Page County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Blanchard compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Page County has 37.5 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Blanchard?
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.