Oyens, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oyens: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oyens 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 |
Plymouth County sits below Iowa 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.
Plymouth County at a glance: 1 in 345 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 357 crashes involving commercial trucks in Plymouth County since 2015: 173 people were injured and 18 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Oyens since 2015; patterns below come from Plymouth County as a whole.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.6% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
SR-3 leads within 10 miles of Oyens with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-75 (2), CR-B62 500Th St (1) and CR-C38 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for Oyens fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Plymouth County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-3, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Plymouth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 3 |
| US-75 | 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 |
Oyens at a glance
| Population | 88 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 779 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 51045) | $113,750 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 35. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oyens
How many truck accidents are there in Oyens?
Since 2015, 357 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Plymouth County (173 injured, 18 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Oyens?
SR-3 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Oyens since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Oyens?
The worst month is October: 13.2% of truck crashes in Plymouth County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Oyens?
Since 2015, Plymouth County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Oyens compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
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 Oyens?
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.