Bremer County, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bremer County: 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
4 of 154 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bremer County compares with Iowa
Bremer County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bremer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bremer County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.5 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 36.2% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.5% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.4% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 22.1% | 23.1% | 24.8% | same |
Bremer County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Bremer County at a glance: January worst month: 19.5% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 154 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bremer County. They injured 61 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 27 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 19.5% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (3.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 54.4% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
36.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Bremer County since 2015 were spread across roads: US-218 (1) and US-63 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for Bremer County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bremer County.
- With 36.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Iowa), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Bremer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Bremer County) |
|---|---|
| US-218 | 1 |
| US-63 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bremer County) |
|---|---|
| US-218 | 29 |
| US-63 | 14 |
| Ia 116 | 4 |
| Ia 3 | 4 |
| State 116/4Th St Sw | 4 |
| 190Th St | 2 |
| Ia 93 | 2 |
| State 3/Bremer Ave And 1St St | 2 |
Bremer County at a glance
| Population | 25,328 |
| Land area | 435.5 sq mi |
| Density | 58 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $86,359 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bremer 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 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 12 | +41% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 13 | +8% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 14 | +15% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Bremer County
ZIP codes in Bremer County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Bremer County
How many truck crashes happen in Bremer County?
154 truck crashes have been reported in Bremer County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 61 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bremer County?
The worst month is January: 19.5% of truck crashes in Bremer County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bremer County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bremer County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bremer County compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Bremer County has 53.5 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bremer County?
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.