Oskaloosa, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oskaloosa: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oskaloosa and Jefferson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jefferson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 89 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Kansas
Jefferson County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.6 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.3 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 3.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.8% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.1% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 46% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.8% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Jefferson County has lower values than Kansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Jefferson County: 1 in 12 crashes involve a garbage truck (7 since 2015), vs 2.1% across Kansas.
Overview
Jefferson County has recorded 89 truck crashes since 2015, with 33 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 47 days in fully reported years.
Oskaloosa had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Jefferson County numbers.
63% of truck crash reports in Jefferson County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 3.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 12.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Oskaloosa since 2015: US-59 (2) and Saratoga Dr (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 7.9% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Oskaloosa fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 2 |
| Saratoga Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| Lecompton | 2 |
| Wellman | 2 |
| 35Th | 1 |
| 3Rd | 1 |
| 82Nd | 1 |
| 94Th | 1 |
| Fairview | 1 |
| Headwater | 1 |
Oskaloosa at a glance
| Population | 1,073 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,079 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66066) | $79,990 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66066) | $250,608 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 8 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 8 | -6% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 7 | -10% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 9 | +22% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oskaloosa
How common are truck crashes in Oskaloosa?
89 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 33 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Oskaloosa?
The worst month is January: 11.2% of truck crashes in Jefferson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Oskaloosa?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Jefferson County since 2015 (7.9% of truck crashes).
How does Oskaloosa compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Jefferson County has 42.6 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Oskaloosa?
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.