Emmet County, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Emmet 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
0 of 57 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Emmet County compares with Iowa
Emmet County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Emmet County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Emmet County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.6 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 49% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.0% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.2% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Emmet County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Emmet County: May worst month: 19.3% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 57 crashes involving commercial trucks in Emmet County since 2015: 30 people were injured and 2 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 73 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (19.3% of the year) and are lowest in June (1.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.6% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 12.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 20.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Emmet County since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-N40/450TH Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Emmet County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Emmet County fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.9% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; adjust start times where you can.
- With 20.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Iowa), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Emmet County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Emmet County) |
|---|---|
| CR-N40/450TH Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Emmet County) |
|---|---|
| Ave | 4 |
| N052/490 Ave | 4 |
| State 9/Iowa 9 | 4 |
| State 4/Iowa 4 | 3 |
| Ia 9 | 3 |
| N052/490 Ave And Main St | 2 |
| St And N052/490 Ave | 2 |
| State 15/Iowa 15 | 2 |
Emmet County at a glance
| Population | 9,162 |
| Land area | 395.9 sq mi |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $62,112 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Emmet 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 | 2 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 4 | +153% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 6 | +50% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 4 | -33% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Emmet County
ZIP codes in Emmet County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Emmet County
How many truck crashes happen in Emmet County?
Emmet County has had 57 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 30 people and killing 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Emmet County?
May has the most truck crashes in Emmet County, 19.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Emmet County?
Since 2015, Emmet County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Emmet County compare with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 54.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Emmet County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Emmet 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.