Riverdale, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Riverdale: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Riverdale 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 |
Compared with Iowa, Scott County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
Scott County at a glance: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Riverdale since 2015; patterns below come from Scott County as a whole.
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.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Riverdale is I-80, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-74 (2), I-88 (2) and US-61 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 45 crashes, 3.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (18% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Riverdale fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Scott County.
- 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
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 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 |
| I-88 | 2 |
| US-61 | 2 |
| 31st Ave | 1 |
| I-280 | 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 |
Riverdale at a glance
| Population | 385 |
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Density | 209 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 Riverdale
How common are truck crashes in Riverdale?
1,168 truck crashes have been reported in Scott County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 435 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Riverdale?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Riverdale: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Riverdale?
The worst month is January: 9.8% of truck crashes in Scott County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Riverdale?
45 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Scott County since 2015, 3.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Riverdale compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 57.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Scott County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Riverdale?
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.