Stanhope, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stanhope: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Stanhope 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 |
Compared with Iowa, Hamilton County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Hamilton County at a glance: 39.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Overview
Police reported 405 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hamilton County since 2015: 225 people were injured and 16 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Stanhope 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
The worst month is December with 18.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.0%.
November through March accounts for 60.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (11.9%).
39.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Stanhope since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-KANTOR Ave (1) and SR-17 (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 Stanhope fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-KANTOR Ave | 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 |
Stanhope at a glance
| Population | 354 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 361 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50246) | $61,324 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50246) | $118,033 |
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 Stanhope
How many truck accidents are there in Stanhope?
Hamilton County has had 405 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 225 people and killing 16.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Stanhope?
December has the most truck crashes in Hamilton County, 18.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Stanhope?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hamilton County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Stanhope compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hamilton County has 230.1 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Stanhope?
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.