Sioux City, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sioux City: 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
12 of 477 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sioux City compares with Iowa
Sioux City against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sioux City stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sioux City | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.2 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 57% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.8% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 16.5% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Sioux City sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Sioux City: 1.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Iowa: 3.5).
Overview
Sioux City has recorded 477 truck crashes since 2015, with 132 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.6% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.8% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Sioux City since 2015: I-29 (3), US-75 (3), 18th St (1), CR-152ND St (1) and I-129 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Sioux City fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.5% 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
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 Sioux City
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 3 |
| US-75 | 3 |
| 18th St | 1 |
| CR-152ND St | 1 |
| I-129 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
| SR-376 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
| Us- Hwy 20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sioux City) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 28 |
| US-20 | 23 |
| Harbor Dr And Singing Hills Bl | 15 |
| Interstate 29/I 29 | 9 |
| Interstate 29/Ne Ramp And Stat | 9 |
| Ia 376 | 9 |
| Singing Hills Blvd | 8 |
| Hoeven Dr And 6Th St | 8 |
Sioux City at a glance
| Population | 86,875 |
| Land area | 59.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,469 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 51101) | $15,300 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sioux City 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 | 4 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 33 | +718% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 37 | +12% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 41 | +13% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 41 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sioux City
How many truck accidents are there in Sioux City?
Since 2015, 477 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sioux City (132 injured, 8 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Sioux City?
December has the most truck crashes in Sioux City, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sioux City?
Since 2015, Sioux City has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Sioux City compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Sioux City has 48.2 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Sioux City?
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.