Boyden, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Boyden: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Boyden and Sioux County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sioux County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 401 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sioux County compares with Iowa
Sioux County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sioux County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sioux County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.5 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 64% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.1% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.3% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.5% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Sioux County has lower values than Iowa for garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Sioux County at a glance: 1 in 127 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 401 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sioux County. They injured 233 people and killed 16.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in Boyden since 2015; patterns below come from Sioux County as a whole.
69% of truck crash reports in Sioux County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 45.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.1% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
US-18 leads within 10 miles of Boyden with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-240TH St (1) and US-75 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Boyden fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-18, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 21.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Sioux County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-18 | 3 |
| CR-240TH St | 1 |
| US-75 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sioux County) |
|---|---|
| Ia 60 | 12 |
| State 60/Iowa 60 And K064/Jack | 8 |
| US-18 | 8 |
| US-75 | 6 |
| State 60/Iowa 60 | 6 |
| Ia 10 | 4 |
| Fig Ave | 4 |
| State 10/450Th St And Us 75 | 4 |
Boyden at a glance
| Population | 694 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,015 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 51234) | $84,318 |
| Median home value (ZIP 51234) | $211,271 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sioux 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 | 11 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 26 | +135% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 34 | +31% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 34 | -1% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Boyden
How many truck accidents are there in Boyden?
Since 2015, 401 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sioux County (233 injured, 16 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Boyden?
US-18 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Boyden since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Boyden?
Truck crashes in Sioux County peak in January, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Boyden?
Since 2015, Sioux County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Boyden compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Sioux County has 94.5 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Boyden?
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.