Lawton, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lawton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lawton and Woodbury County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Woodbury County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 687 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Woodbury County compares with Iowa
Woodbury County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Woodbury County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Woodbury County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.1 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 51% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.4% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.3% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Woodbury County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
Lawton at a glance: US-75 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Lawton since 2015.
Overview
Woodbury County has recorded 687 truck crashes since 2015, with 236 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 9 truck crashes were reported in Lawton since 2015; patterns below come from Woodbury County as a whole.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.4% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
US-75 leads within 10 miles of Lawton with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-C070 (1), CR-D54 Deer Run Trl (1) and SR-376 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for Lawton fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 26.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Iowa.
- 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 Woodbury County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 3 |
| CR-C070 | 1 |
| CR-D54 Deer Run Trl | 1 |
| SR-376 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
| Us- Hwy 20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Woodbury County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 66 |
| I-29 | 53 |
| Interstate 29/I 29 | 22 |
| Harbor Dr And Singing Hills Bl | 15 |
| Ia 376 | 9 |
| Interstate 29/Ne Ramp And Stat | 9 |
| Hoeven Dr And 6Th St | 8 |
| Ia 12 | 8 |
Lawton at a glance
| Population | 949 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,318 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 51030) | $86,167 |
| Median home value (ZIP 51030) | $272,700 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Woodbury 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 | 25 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 53 | +113% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 57 | +8% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 59 | +3% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 1990s and 59 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lawton
How common are truck crashes in Lawton?
Since 2015, 687 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Woodbury County (236 injured, 12 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lawton?
NHTSA data shows US-75 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lawton since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lawton?
December has the most truck crashes in Woodbury County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lawton?
Since 2015, Woodbury County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lawton compared with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Woodbury County has 56.1 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lawton?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.