Webster City, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Webster City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Webster City 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Hamilton County: 39.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 18.7% in Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 405 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hamilton County. They injured 225 people and killed 16.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
With 18 truck crashes reported in Webster City 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 60.6% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Webster City is US-20, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-D20/190TH St (1) and CR-G20 200Th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for Webster City fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.3% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 39.1% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Hamilton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 3 |
| CR-D20/190TH St | 1 |
| CR-G20 200Th St | 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 |
Webster City at a glance
| Population | 7,763 |
| Land area | 9.2 sq mi |
| Density | 844 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50595) | $69,167 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50595) | $151,804 |
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 Webster City
How many truck crashes happen in Webster City?
Since 2015, 405 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hamilton County (225 injured, 16 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Webster City?
US-20 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Webster City since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Webster City?
The worst month is December: 18.8% of truck crashes in Hamilton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Webster City?
Since 2015, Hamilton County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Webster City compare with Iowa?
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 Webster City?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.