Stratford, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stratford: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Stratford 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
Hamilton County has recorded 405 truck crashes since 2015, with 225 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Stratford since 2015; patterns below come from Hamilton County as a whole.
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
Truck crashes peak in December (18.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Stratford since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-KANTOR Ave (1) and SR-17 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Stratford fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.3% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; adjust start times where you can.
- With 39.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Iowa), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 |
Stratford at a glance
| Population | 688 |
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Density | 379 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50249) | $60,761 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50249) | $130,163 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 42 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Stratford
How many truck accidents are there in Stratford?
405 truck crashes have been reported in Hamilton County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 225 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Stratford?
Truck crashes in Hamilton County peak in December, with 18.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Stratford?
Since 2015, Hamilton County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Stratford compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Hamilton County has 230.1 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Stratford?
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.