Farmersburg, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Farmersburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Farmersburg 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 |
Compared with Iowa, Clayton County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Iowa on 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 35 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Farmersburg 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
The worst month is July with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.0% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (11.7%).
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 Farmersburg since 2015: US-52 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for Farmersburg fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.1% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-52 | 2 |
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 |
Farmersburg at a glance
| Population | 264 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 649 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 52047) | $59,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 52047) | $96,166 |
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 Farmersburg
How many truck crashes happen in Farmersburg?
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 Farmersburg?
The worst month is July: 13.3% of truck crashes in Clayton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Farmersburg?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clayton County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Farmersburg compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 61.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clayton County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Farmersburg?
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.