Brooklyn, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brooklyn: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Brooklyn and Poweshiek County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Poweshiek County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 421 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Poweshiek County compares with Iowa
Poweshiek County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Poweshiek County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Poweshiek County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 189.7 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.6% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.4% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.4% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.8% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Poweshiek County sits below Iowa on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Poweshiek County: 1 in 192 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 421 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Poweshiek County. They injured 222 people and killed 27.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Brooklyn since 2015, this page uses Poweshiek County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
78% of truck crash reports in Poweshiek County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.9%.
November through March accounts for 49.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 23.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Brooklyn with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-V18 (1), SR-21 (1) and US-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for Brooklyn fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Poweshiek County.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 23.6% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Poweshiek County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 6 |
| CR-V18 | 1 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Poweshiek County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 34 |
| Interstate 80/I 80 | 20 |
| Ia 146 | 6 |
| US-63 | 5 |
| Sb/Wb Interstate 0080 (Milepos | 4 |
| I 80 Wb 186 Mm | 4 |
| I 80 Wb 187Mm | 4 |
| 204.3Mm Wb I80 | 3 |
Brooklyn at a glance
| Population | 1,474 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,121 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 52211) | $73,922 |
| Median home value (ZIP 52211) | $202,869 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Poweshiek 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 | 14 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 28 | +97% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 30 | +7% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 36 | +18% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 36. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brooklyn
How many truck crashes happen in Brooklyn?
421 truck crashes have been reported in Poweshiek County since 2015, with 27 deaths and 222 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Brooklyn?
I-80 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Brooklyn since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Brooklyn?
Truck crashes in Poweshiek County peak in January, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Brooklyn?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Poweshiek County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Brooklyn compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 189.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Poweshiek County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Brooklyn?
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.