Deep River, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Deep River: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Deep River 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 has lower values than Iowa for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Poweshiek County at a glance: 1 in 192 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.5%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 421 crashes involving commercial trucks in Poweshiek County since 2015: 222 people were injured and 27 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Deep River 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.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Deep River is I-80, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-21 (2), CR-F67/325 St (1) and CR-V044/D Ave (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 Deep River fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 23.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Iowa), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 3 |
| SR-21 | 2 |
| CR-F67/325 St | 1 |
| CR-V044/D Ave | 1 |
| CR-V18 | 1 |
| SR-85 | 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 |
Deep River at a glance
| Population | 243 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 556 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 52222) | $81,964 |
| Median home value (ZIP 52222) | $150,446 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 36 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Deep River
How common are truck crashes in Deep River?
Since 2015, 421 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Poweshiek County (222 injured, 27 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Deep River?
I-80 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Deep River since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Deep River?
January has the most truck crashes in Poweshiek County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Deep River?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Poweshiek County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How does Deep River compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Poweshiek County has 189.7 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Deep River?
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.