Garwin, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Garwin: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Garwin 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 |
Compared with Iowa, Tama County is lower 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).
The headline for Tama County: 1 in 127 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Iowa.
Overview
Tama County has recorded 135 truck crashes since 2015, with 54 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
Garwin had 4 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Tama County numbers.
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%).
November through March accounts for 48.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.8% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Garwin since 2015: US-30 (2) and Us-Hwy 30 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Garwin fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tama County.
- Morning starts matter: 33.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Iowa.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 2 |
| Us-Hwy 30 | 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 |
Garwin at a glance
| Population | 469 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 466 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50632) | $71,667 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50632) | $130,471 |
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 |
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, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Garwin
How many truck crashes happen in Garwin?
Since 2015, 135 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tama County (54 injured, 9 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Garwin?
Truck crashes in Tama County peak in November, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Garwin?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tama County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Garwin compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 69.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tama County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Garwin?
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.