Holiday Lake, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Holiday Lake: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Holiday Lake 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 runs above Iowa on 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
Poweshiek County has recorded 421 truck crashes since 2015, with 222 people injured and 27 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
Holiday Lake had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Poweshiek County numbers.
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
January has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.4% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.6% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Holiday Lake happened on I-80 (3) and US-6 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for Holiday Lake fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Poweshiek County.
- 23.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Poweshiek County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 3 |
| 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 |
Holiday Lake at a glance
| Land area | 2.7 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 |
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 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 Holiday Lake
How many truck accidents are there in Holiday Lake?
Poweshiek County has had 421 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 222 people and killing 27.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Holiday Lake?
The worst month is January: 11.2% of truck crashes in Poweshiek County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Holiday Lake?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Poweshiek County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Holiday Lake compare with Iowa?
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 Holiday Lake?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.