Hancock County, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hancock County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 87 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hancock County compares with Iowa
Hancock County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hancock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hancock County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.2 | 68.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.4% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.8% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Hancock County has lower values than Iowa for in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Hancock County: 1 in 27 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.7%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 87 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hancock County. They injured 54 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 49 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.1% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 24.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Hancock County since 2015: CR-B16/310TH St (1), CR-B55/170TH St (1) and US-18 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for Hancock County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 24.4% 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
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 Hancock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hancock County) |
|---|---|
| CR-B16/310TH St | 1 |
| CR-B55/170TH St | 1 |
| US-18 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hancock County) |
|---|---|
| US-18 | 16 |
| R020/Deer Ave | 3 |
| 170Th St | 2 |
| And R018/Birch Ave | 2 |
| Ford Ave | 2 |
| Ia 17 | 2 |
| Iowa Ave | 2 |
| James Ave Measuring 585 Feet | 2 |
Hancock County at a glance
| Population | 10,616 |
| Land area | 571.0 sq mi |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $69,946 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hancock 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 | 2 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | +102% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 8 | +55% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 7 | -4% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Hancock County
ZIP codes in Hancock County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Hancock County
How many truck accidents are there in Hancock County?
Hancock County has had 87 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 54 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hancock County?
January has the most truck crashes in Hancock County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hancock County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hancock County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hancock County compared with Iowa?
Hancock County records 70.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hancock County?
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.