Washington County, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 162 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Iowa
Washington County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.5 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 69% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.6% | 18.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.9% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Washington County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Iowa on in rain, sleet or snow.
Washington County at a glance: 1 in 147 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.7%, against 2.2% for Iowa.
Overview
Washington County has recorded 162 truck crashes since 2015, with 58 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 27 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.0% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 19.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Washington County since 2015: CR-G36 220Th St (1), CR-W61/RIVERSIDE Rd (1), SR-22 (1) and SR-92 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Washington County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Washington County) |
|---|---|
| CR-G36 220Th St | 1 |
| CR-W61/RIVERSIDE Rd | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-92 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| US-218 | 20 |
| State 22/Ia 22 | 4 |
| Ia 22 | 3 |
| Ia 1 | 3 |
| 155Th St | 2 |
| G036/220Th St | 2 |
| G036/220Th St And State 1/Ia 1 | 2 |
| G038/Hwy G38 | 2 |
Washington County at a glance
| Population | 22,631 |
| Land area | 568.8 sq mi |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $70,784 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 14 | +127% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 11 | -21% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 14 | +36% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Washington County
ZIP codes in Washington County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Washington County
How many truck crashes happen in Washington County?
Since 2015, 162 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (58 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Washington County?
February has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Washington County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Washington County compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 59.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Washington County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.