Bonaparte, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bonaparte: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bonaparte and Van Buren County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Van Buren County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 36 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Van Buren County compares with Iowa
Van Buren County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Van Buren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Van Buren County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.1 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 85% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 29% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 62% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.6% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.7% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Van Buren County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark.
The headline for Van Buren County: October worst month: 16.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Van Buren County has recorded 36 truck crashes since 2015, with 18 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 115 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Bonaparte since 2015, this page uses Van Buren County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
75% of truck crash reports in Van Buren County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 16.7% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (2.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.6% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 16.7% of truck crashes.
2.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Bonaparte.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for Bonaparte fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Van Buren County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Van Buren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Van Buren County) |
|---|---|
| Ia 2 | 3 |
| Ia 16 | 3 |
| Acorn Ave And State 16/Iowa 16 | 2 |
| Route V64 | 2 |
| Spruce Ave | 2 |
| 210Th St And W046/100 Ave | 1 |
| 250Th St And W040/Rte W40 | 1 |
| 270Th St And Highway 2 | 1 |
Bonaparte at a glance
| Population | 357 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 955 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 52620) | $79,327 |
| Median home value (ZIP 52620) | $214,552 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Van Buren 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 | 2 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | +70% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 3 | -12% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | +6% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bonaparte
How common are truck crashes in Bonaparte?
Since 2015, 36 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Van Buren County (18 injured, 1 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bonaparte?
Truck crashes in Van Buren County peak in October, with 16.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Bonaparte?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Van Buren County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bonaparte compare with Iowa?
Van Buren County records 44.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bonaparte?
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.