Keota, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Keota: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Keota and Washington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washington County numbers.
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 |
Washington County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Washington County: 1 in 147 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 162 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 58 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 27 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Keota since 2015; patterns below come from Washington County as a whole.
62% of truck crash reports in Washington County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 46.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in 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 within 10 miles of Keota since 2015: SR-22 (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 Keota fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-22 | 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 |
Keota at a glance
| Population | 888 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,149 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 52248) | $77,174 |
| Median home value (ZIP 52248) | $159,727 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Keota
How many truck crashes happen in Keota?
162 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 58 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Keota?
February has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Keota?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does Keota compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 59.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Keota?
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.