Low Moor, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Low Moor: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Low Moor 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 sits below Iowa on 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 Clinton County: August 11.8% of truck crashes happen in August, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 287 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clinton County. They injured 119 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
Low Moor had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Clinton County numbers.
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
The worst month is August with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.4% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Low Moor since 2015 were spread across roads: US-30 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Low Moor fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clinton County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.6% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 |
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 |
Low Moor at a glance
| Population | 242 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 444 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 52757) | $62,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 52757) | $115,950 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Low Moor
How many truck accidents are there in Low Moor?
Clinton County has had 287 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 119 people and killing 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in Low Moor?
Truck crashes in Clinton County peak in August, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Low Moor?
Since 2015, Clinton County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Low Moor compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 55.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clinton County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Low Moor?
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.