Kamrar, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kamrar: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kamrar and Hamilton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hamilton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 405 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hamilton County compares with Iowa
Hamilton County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hamilton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hamilton County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 230.1 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 3.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 39.1% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.9% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 60.6% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 34.6% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Hamilton County has lower values than Iowa for garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Hamilton County: 39.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Overview
Police reported 405 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hamilton County since 2015: 225 people were injured and 16 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Kamrar since 2015, this page uses Hamilton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
74% of truck crash reports in Hamilton County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 18.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.0%).
November through March accounts for 60.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 11.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 39.1% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-D20/190TH St (1), CR-KANTOR Ave (1) and I-35 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for Kamrar fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 26.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Iowa.
- With 39.1% 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 Hamilton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 2 |
| CR-D20/190TH St | 1 |
| CR-KANTOR Ave | 1 |
| I-35 | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hamilton County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 37 |
| US-20 | 17 |
| Ia 17 | 11 |
| I 35 S, 141.75Mm | 10 |
| Interstate 35/I 35 | 9 |
| Nb Exit Ramp | 7 |
| Ramp 220Th St, E To E To State | 6 |
| Ramp Us 20 W To I 35 N And I 3 | 4 |
Kamrar at a glance
| Population | 178 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 209 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50132) | $83,056 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hamilton 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 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 21 | +80% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 24 | +12% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 42 | +77% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 42. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kamrar
How many truck crashes happen in Kamrar?
405 truck crashes have been reported in Hamilton County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 225 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Kamrar?
US-20 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Kamrar since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Kamrar?
The worst month is December: 18.8% of truck crashes in Hamilton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Kamrar?
Since 2015, Hamilton County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Kamrar compared with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 230.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hamilton County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Kamrar?
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.