Hansell, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hansell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hansell and Franklin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Franklin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 171 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Iowa
Franklin County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 147.8 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 49% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 72% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 32.5% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.3% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.8% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 27.0% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Franklin County sits below Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Franklin County: January 16.4% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 171 crashes involving commercial trucks in Franklin County since 2015: 72 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Hansell since 2015, this page uses Franklin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
78% of truck crash reports in Franklin County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (16.4% of the year) and are lowest in July (2.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.8% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 32.5% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Hansell happened on SR-3 (1) and US-65 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Hansell fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 32.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 1 |
| US-65 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 9 |
| Ia 3 | 7 |
| S041/Mallard Ave | 6 |
| State 3/Iowa 3 | 4 |
| C055/70Th St And S041/Mallard | 4 |
| Finch Ave And Ia 3 | 4 |
| Interstate 35/I 35 Sb Mm 172 | 3 |
| Interstate 35/I 35 | 3 |
Hansell at a glance
| Population | 85 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 378 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50625) | $64,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50625) | $89,759 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 12 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 12 | +8% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 15 | +17% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 15 | +2% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hansell
How many truck accidents are there in Hansell?
171 truck crashes have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 72 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hansell?
Truck crashes in Franklin County peak in January, with 16.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hansell?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hansell compared with Iowa?
Franklin County records 147.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hansell?
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.