Thompson, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Thompson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Thompson and Winnebago County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Winnebago County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 40 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Winnebago County compares with Iowa
Winnebago County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Winnebago County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Winnebago County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.3 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 51% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.8% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 36.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 13.2% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Winnebago County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Winnebago County: 1 in 19 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.3%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 40 crashes involving commercial trucks in Winnebago County since 2015: 14 people were injured and 0 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 106 days.
Thompson had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Winnebago County numbers.
50% of truck crash reports in Winnebago 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, 20.0% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.0% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.8% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Thompson since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 5.0% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for Thompson fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Winnebago County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 36.8% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Winnebago County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Winnebago County) |
|---|---|
| 20Th Ave | 4 |
| 140Th Ave And Ia 9 | 2 |
| 500Th St | 2 |
| A044/370Th St And 370Th St And | 2 |
| Ia 9 | 2 |
| Iowa 0009 / 420Th St And 130Th | 2 |
| Us 69/170Th Ave | 2 |
| 100Th Ave | 1 |
Thompson at a glance
| Population | 478 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 558 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50478) | $48,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50478) | $94,792 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Winnebago 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 2 | +140% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 4 | +50% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | -12% | 0.0 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Thompson
How many truck crashes happen in Thompson?
Winnebago County has had 40 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 14 people and killing 0.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Thompson?
January has the most truck crashes in Winnebago County, 20.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Thompson?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Winnebago County since 2015, 5.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Thompson compared with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Winnebago County has 33.3 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Thompson?
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.