Bettendorf, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bettendorf: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bettendorf and Scott County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Scott County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Scott County compares with Iowa
Scott County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scott County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scott County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.1 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 51% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.2% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 21.4% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Scott County has lower values than Iowa for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Iowa on garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Scott County: 1 in 26 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.9%, against 2.2% for Iowa.
Overview
Scott County has recorded 1,168 truck crashes since 2015, with 435 people injured and 23 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
With 123 truck crashes reported in Bettendorf since 2015, this page uses Scott County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Bettendorf with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-74 (2), US-61 (2) and 31st Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
45 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.9% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Their busiest month is January, with 18% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Bettendorf fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 7 |
| I-74 | 2 |
| US-61 | 2 |
| 31st Ave | 1 |
| I-280 | 1 |
| I-88 | 1 |
| Rockingham Rd | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| SR-92 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Scott County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 59 |
| Interstate 80/I 80 | 46 |
| Ia 461 | 19 |
| US-61 | 18 |
| I-280 | 17 |
| Ave | 16 |
| Interstate 280/I 280 | 11 |
| US-67 | 11 |
Bettendorf at a glance
| Population | 40,281 |
| Land area | 21.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,891 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 52722) | $101,546 |
| Median home value (ZIP 52722) | $310,978 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Scott 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 | 52 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 92 | +79% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 97 | +5% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 96 | -1% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 52 a year in the 1990s and 96 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bettendorf
How common are truck crashes in Bettendorf?
Since 2015, 1,168 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Scott County (435 injured, 23 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bettendorf?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bettendorf since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bettendorf?
Truck crashes in Scott County peak in January, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bettendorf?
Since 2015, Scott County has reported 45 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bettendorf compare with Iowa?
Scott County records 57.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bettendorf?
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.