Camanche, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Camanche: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Camanche and Clinton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clinton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 287 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clinton County compares with Iowa
Clinton County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clinton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clinton County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.1 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.7% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 48% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 12.2% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 47% below the state |
Clinton County has lower values than Iowa for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Camanche: US-30 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Camanche: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 287 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clinton County since 2015: 119 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
With 7 truck crashes reported in Camanche since 2015, this page uses Clinton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
36% of truck crash reports in Clinton County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.4% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.7% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by CR-84 Waller Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for Camanche fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 27.6% 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
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 Clinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 4 |
| CR-84 Waller Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clinton County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 15 |
| Us 30/Lincoln Way | 7 |
| Us 30/Camanche Ave | 6 |
| Ramp Us 30 W To Us 61 | 5 |
| US-61 | 4 |
| Us 61 N And 250Th Ave | 4 |
| Us 67/S 4Th St And Us 30/S 4Th | 3 |
| Us 30/Ramp | 3 |
Camanche at a glance
| Population | 4,536 |
| Land area | 8.9 sq mi |
| Density | 511 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clinton 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 | 28 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 27 | -5% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 25 | -5% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 26 | +1% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Camanche
How many truck crashes happen in Camanche?
287 truck crashes have been reported in Clinton County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 119 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Camanche?
US-30 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Camanche since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Camanche?
The worst month is August: 11.8% of truck crashes in Clinton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Camanche?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clinton County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Camanche compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 55.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clinton County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Camanche?
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.