New Virginia, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in New Virginia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in New Virginia and Warren County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Warren County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 291 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Warren County compares with Iowa
Warren County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Warren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Warren County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.7 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 29% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.1% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 29% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.8% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 26.9% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Warren County has lower values than Iowa for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and after dark.
What stands out in Warren County: August 11.3% of truck crashes happen in August, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 291 crashes involving commercial trucks in Warren County since 2015: 82 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in New Virginia since 2015, this page uses Warren County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
62% of truck crash reports in Warren County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
15.1% 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 New Virginia since 2015 were spread across roads: I-35 (1) and US-69 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for New Virginia fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Warren County.
- 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 Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 1 |
| US-69 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Warren County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 9 |
| Ia 5 | 8 |
| US-65 | 8 |
| Blk. N. Jefferson Way | 7 |
| Blk N Jefferson Way | 6 |
| Blk. W. Second Ave. | 5 |
| State 92/Iowa 92 | 4 |
| State 5/Iowa 5 And G016/Scotch | 3 |
New Virginia at a glance
| Population | 499 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,109 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50210) | $87,813 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50210) | $327,164 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Warren 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 19 | +231% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 23 | +16% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 26 | +16% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about New Virginia
How common are truck crashes in New Virginia?
291 truck crashes have been reported in Warren County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 82 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in New Virginia?
The worst month is August: 11.3% of truck crashes in Warren County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in New Virginia?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Warren County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in New Virginia compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 43.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Warren County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in New Virginia?
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.