Coalville, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Coalville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Coalville and Webster County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Webster County numbers.
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 |
Webster County has lower values than Iowa for 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).
What stands out in Coalville: US-20 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Coalville.
Overview
Police reported 274 crashes involving commercial trucks in Webster County since 2015: 114 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Coalville since 2015; patterns below come from Webster County as a whole.
55% of truck crash reports in Webster County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.5% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.0% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
US-20 leads within 10 miles of Coalville with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-D20 200Th St (1), CR-D20/230TH St (1) and CR-G20 200Th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Coalville fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.6% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; adjust start times where you can.
- 23.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 2 |
| CR-D20 200Th St | 1 |
| CR-D20/230TH St | 1 |
| CR-G20 200Th St | 1 |
| Paragon Ave | 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 |
Coalville at a glance
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50569) | $44,375 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50569) | $96,700 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Coalville
How many truck crashes happen in Coalville?
Since 2015, 274 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Webster County (114 injured, 9 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Coalville?
Since 2015, US-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Coalville: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Coalville?
Truck crashes in Webster County peak in January, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Coalville?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Webster County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Coalville 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.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Coalville?
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.