Steamboat Rock, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Steamboat Rock: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Steamboat Rock and Hardin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hardin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 183 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hardin County compares with Iowa
Hardin County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hardin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hardin County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 92.2 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 17% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.2% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.7% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.0% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Hardin County is lower on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Steamboat Rock: US-20 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Steamboat Rock since 2015.
Overview
Hardin County has recorded 183 truck crashes since 2015, with 95 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Steamboat Rock since 2015, this page uses Hardin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
69% of truck crash reports in Hardin 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 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.7% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (13.7%).
Road surface: 22.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-D15 (1), CR-S56 (1) and SR-14 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Steamboat Rock fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hardin County.
- Look at alternatives to US-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 30.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Iowa.
- With 22.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Iowa), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Hardin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 2 |
| CR-D15 | 1 |
| CR-S56 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hardin County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 27 |
| US-65 | 16 |
| County Highway S56 | 3 |
| County Highway D65 | 3 |
| State 175/Iowa 175 | 3 |
| S027/St Hwy 359 | 3 |
| S027/Co Hwy S27 | 3 |
| 240Th St | 2 |
Steamboat Rock at a glance
| Population | 261 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 483 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50672) | $73,333 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50672) | $152,009 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hardin 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 | 3 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 11 | +263% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 16 | +43% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 14 | -13% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Steamboat Rock
How many truck crashes happen in Steamboat Rock?
Hardin County has had 183 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 95 people and killing 9.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Steamboat Rock?
Since 2015, US-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Steamboat Rock: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Steamboat Rock?
Truck crashes in Hardin County peak in January, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Steamboat Rock?
Since 2015, Hardin County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Steamboat Rock compare with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Hardin County has 92.2 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Steamboat Rock?
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.