Brunsville, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brunsville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Brunsville and Plymouth County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Plymouth County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 357 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Plymouth County compares with Iowa
Plymouth County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Plymouth County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Plymouth County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 121.1 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 87% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.1% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.0% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 54% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 20.3% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Plymouth County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Plymouth County: 1 in 345 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.3%, against 2.2% for Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 357 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Plymouth County. They injured 173 people and killed 18.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Brunsville since 2015, this page uses Plymouth County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
67% of truck crash reports in Plymouth 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, 13.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.1% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Brunsville is US-75, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-3 (2), CR-B62 500Th St (1) and CR-C38 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Brunsville fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Plymouth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 4 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| CR-B62 500Th St | 1 |
| CR-C38 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Plymouth County) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 20 |
| Ia 12 | 3 |
| Us 75/Floyd Ave | 3 |
| C80 And Us 75 | 3 |
| State 140/Iowa 140 And C044/25 | 3 |
| 260Th St And Us 75 | 3 |
| Main St And Us 0075 / Floyd Av | 3 |
| K42 And Ia 3 | 3 |
Brunsville at a glance
| Population | 128 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 549 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 51008) | $45,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 51008) | $131,319 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Plymouth 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 | 22 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 21 | -2% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 23 | +9% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 35 | +49% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 35. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brunsville
How many truck accidents are there in Brunsville?
Since 2015, 357 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Plymouth County (173 injured, 18 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Brunsville?
US-75 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Brunsville since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Brunsville?
Truck crashes in Plymouth County peak in October, with 13.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Brunsville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Plymouth County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Brunsville compared with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Plymouth County has 121.1 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Brunsville?
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.