Webster County, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Webster 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
7 of 274 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Webster County compares with Iowa
Webster County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Webster County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Webster County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.3 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 7% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.0% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.8% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.5% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.3% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Webster County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Iowa on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Webster County at a glance: US-20 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Webster County.
Overview
Webster County has recorded 274 truck crashes since 2015, with 114 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 47.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 23.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-20 leads in Webster County with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-D20 200Th St (1), CR-D20/230TH St (1) and CR-D36 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for Webster County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Webster County.
- Check whether your routes use US-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 27.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Iowa; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 23.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Iowa), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Webster County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Webster County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 2 |
| CR-D20 200Th St | 1 |
| CR-D20/230TH St | 1 |
| CR-D36 | 1 |
| CR-G20 200Th St | 1 |
| Paragon Ave | 1 |
| SR-413 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| US-169 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Webster County) |
|---|---|
| US-169 | 11 |
| US-20 | 11 |
| Us 20/235Th St | 9 |
| D014/170Th St | 4 |
| P029/Baxter Ave | 4 |
| Us 169 And State 7/190Th St An | 3 |
| Paragon Ave | 3 |
| 120Th St | 2 |
Webster County at a glance
| Population | 36,909 |
| Land area | 715.7 sq mi |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $68,703 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Webster 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 | 9 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 18 | +105% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 21 | +14% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 23 | +11% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 23 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Webster County
ZIP codes in Webster County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Webster County
How common are truck crashes in Webster County?
274 truck crashes have been reported in Webster County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 114 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Webster County?
NHTSA data shows US-20 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes in Webster County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Webster County?
The worst month is January: 11.3% of truck crashes in Webster County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Webster County?
Since 2015, Webster County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Webster County compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 63.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Webster County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Webster 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.