Sac City, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sac City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sac City and Sac County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sac County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 144 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sac County compares with Iowa
Sac County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sac County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sac County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 128.7 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.1 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.7% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.1% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Iowa, Sac County is lower on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Sac County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.2% for Iowa.
Overview
Sac County has recorded 144 truck crashes since 2015, with 67 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
With 13 truck crashes reported in Sac City since 2015, this page uses Sac County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
54% of truck crash reports in Sac County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 15.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (2.8%).
November through March accounts for 43.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (13.9%).
20.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sac City since 2015 were spread across roads: US-20 (2), CR-M54 Rolf Ave 280Th St (1) and US-71 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sac County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Sac City fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sac County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.1% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.7% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Sac County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 2 |
| CR-M54 Rolf Ave 280Th St | 1 |
| US-71 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sac County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 17 |
| Fox Ave | 6 |
| M043/Fox Ave | 3 |
| Perkins Ave | 3 |
| M054/Sierra Ave And Us 20 | 3 |
| 370Th St And Union Ave | 2 |
| Dean Ave (Ia-110) | 2 |
| Hwy 20 Eb And Fox Ave | 2 |
Sac City at a glance
| Population | 1,992 |
| Land area | 4.9 sq mi |
| Density | 407 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50583) | $62,981 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50583) | $144,422 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sac 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 | 6 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 7 | +13% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 10 | +39% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 13 | +30% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sac City
How common are truck crashes in Sac City?
Since 2015, 144 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sac County (67 injured, 11 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sac City?
The worst month is November: 15.3% of truck crashes in Sac County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sac City?
Since 2015, Sac County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Sac City compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Sac County records 128.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Sac City?
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.