Yorktown, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Yorktown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Yorktown 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
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 |
Compared with Iowa, Page 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 and injuries per crash.
Page County at a glance: 12.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Iowa: 3.5).
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 1 truck crash reported in Yorktown 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.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 15.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.1% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Yorktown happened on US-71 (2), 170th St (1) and CR-M70 Redwood Ave (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Yorktown fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Page County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 2 |
| 170th St | 1 |
| CR-M70 Redwood Ave | 1 |
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 |
Yorktown at a glance
| Population | 60 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 221 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 51656) | $83,750 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Yorktown
How many truck crashes happen in Yorktown?
64 truck crashes have been reported in Page County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 35 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Yorktown?
October has the most truck crashes in Page County, 23.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Yorktown?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Page County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Yorktown compared with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Page County has 37.5 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Yorktown?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.