Elberon, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Elberon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Elberon and Tama County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Tama County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 135 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tama County compares with Iowa
Tama County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tama County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tama County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.0 | 68.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 64% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.8% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 16% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.2% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.0% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.5% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Tama County sits below Iowa on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Tama County at a glance: 1 in 127 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 135 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tama County since 2015: 54 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Elberon since 2015, this page uses Tama County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
61% of truck crash reports in Tama 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, 12.6% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.0% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Elberon is US-30, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-320TH St (1), SR-21 (1) and US-18 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for Elberon fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 33.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Iowa; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Tama County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 5 |
| CR-320TH St | 1 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| US-18 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tama County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 27 |
| US-63 | 11 |
| Ia 8 | 3 |
| Highway T47 | 2 |
| Highway V18 And 230Th St And H | 2 |
| New Highway 30 Construction | 2 |
| State 21/Iowa 21 And Us 30 And | 2 |
| T047/Hwy T47 | 2 |
Elberon at a glance
| Population | 178 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 272 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 52225) | $61,944 |
| Median home value (ZIP 52225) | $186,397 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tama 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 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 7 | +22% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 9 | +29% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 13 | +40% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Elberon
How many truck crashes happen in Elberon?
135 truck crashes have been reported in Tama County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 54 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Elberon?
US-30 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Elberon since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Elberon?
The worst month is November: 12.6% of truck crashes in Tama County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Elberon?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Tama County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How does Elberon compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Tama County has 69.0 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Elberon?
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.