Clayton, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clayton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clayton and Clayton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clayton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 120 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clayton County compares with Iowa
Clayton County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clayton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clayton County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.7 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.8% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 21% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 13.9% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Clayton County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Clayton County at a glance: July worst month: 13.3% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 120 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clayton County since 2015: 55 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 35 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Clayton since 2015; patterns below come from Clayton County as a whole.
59% of truck crash reports in Clayton County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.0% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 14.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Clayton since 2015: US-18 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Clayton fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Iowa.
- 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 Clayton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-18 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clayton County) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 12 |
| State 13/Iowa 13 | 9 |
| US-18 | 9 |
| Ia 13 | 8 |
| 100Th St | 3 |
| Dogwood Ave | 2 |
| East Mission Rd | 2 |
| Echo Ave | 2 |
Clayton at a glance
| Population | 45 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 88 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 52049) | $61,964 |
| Median home value (ZIP 52049) | $178,162 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clayton 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 | 5 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 10 | +104% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 10 | +2% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 11 | +6% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clayton
How many truck accidents are there in Clayton?
120 truck crashes have been reported in Clayton County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 55 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Clayton?
The worst month is July: 13.3% of truck crashes in Clayton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Clayton?
Since 2015, Clayton County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Clayton compared with Iowa?
Clayton County records 61.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Clayton?
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.