Klemme, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Klemme: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Klemme and Hancock County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hancock County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Iowa, Hancock County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: 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
Hancock County has recorded 87 truck crashes since 2015, with 54 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 49 days in fully reported years.
Klemme had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Hancock County numbers.
67% of truck crash reports in Hancock County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.4%.
November through March accounts for 45.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Klemme since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-B55/170TH St (1) and US-18 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Klemme fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 24.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Hancock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Klemme at a glance
| Population | 429 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 858 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50449) | $59,524 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50449) | $90,024 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Klemme
How common are truck crashes in Klemme?
87 truck crashes have been reported in Hancock County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 54 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Klemme?
January has the most truck crashes in Hancock County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Klemme?
Since 2015, Hancock County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Klemme compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Hancock County has 70.2 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Klemme?
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.