Mount Sterling, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mount Sterling: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mount Sterling 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
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 has lower values than Iowa for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark.
Van Buren County at a glance: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 115 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Mount Sterling since 2015; patterns below come from Van Buren County as a whole.
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
The worst month is October with 16.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 2.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.6% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mount Sterling since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-759 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 2.8% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for Mount Sterling fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Van Buren County.
- 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 Van Buren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-759 | 1 |
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 |
Mount Sterling at a glance
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 52573) | $35,179 |
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 Mount Sterling
How many truck accidents are there in Mount Sterling?
36 truck crashes have been reported in Van Buren County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 18 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Mount Sterling?
October has the most truck crashes in Van Buren County, 16.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Mount Sterling?
Since 2015, Van Buren County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Mount Sterling compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Van Buren County has 44.1 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Mount Sterling?
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.