Corydon, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Corydon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Corydon and Wayne County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wayne County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 32 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wayne County compares with Iowa
Wayne County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wayne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wayne County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.9 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 39% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.4% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 12.5% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 46% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Wayne County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Wayne County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 32 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wayne County since 2015: 8 people were injured and 2 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 125 days.
Corydon had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Wayne County numbers.
88% of truck crash reports in Wayne County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (15.6% of the year) and are lowest in August (3.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 21.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.4% 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 Corydon since 2015: SR-14 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wayne County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Corydon fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 28.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Iowa; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wayne County) |
|---|---|
| State 2/Iowa 2 | 3 |
| 190Th | 2 |
| Ia 2 | 2 |
| S40 And Edison Rd | 2 |
| Us 65 @ Vale | 2 |
| 120Th St | 1 |
| 150Th St | 1 |
| 210Th And Garden | 1 |
Corydon at a glance
| Population | 1,563 |
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,143 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50060) | $63,438 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50060) | $130,517 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wayne 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 | 1 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | +238% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 3 | -7% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 3 | +23% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Corydon
How many truck crashes happen in Corydon?
Since 2015, 32 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wayne County (8 injured, 2 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Corydon?
The worst month is November: 15.6% of truck crashes in Wayne County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Corydon?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Wayne County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Corydon compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 43.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wayne County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Corydon?
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.