Humboldt County, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Humboldt 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
0 of 65 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Humboldt County compares with Iowa
Humboldt County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Humboldt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Humboldt County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.6 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.2% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 12.7% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 45% below the state |
Humboldt County has lower values than Iowa for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Humboldt County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 65 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Humboldt County. They injured 24 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 64 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 13.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.2% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Humboldt County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-15 (1) and US-169 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Humboldt County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Humboldt County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 22.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Iowa; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Humboldt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Humboldt County) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 1 |
| US-169 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Humboldt County) |
|---|---|
| US-169 | 6 |
| Ia 3 | 4 |
| State 3/220Th St | 3 |
| P029/Florida Ave And C049/270T | 3 |
| 1St Ave | 2 |
| 270Th St | 2 |
| Ia 15 N And Birch Ave And 110T | 2 |
| Ia 3 E Measuring 1529 Feet Eas | 2 |
Humboldt County at a glance
| Population | 9,617 |
| Land area | 434.4 sq mi |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $72,636 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Humboldt 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 5 | +22% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 5 | +4% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 6 | +16% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Humboldt County
ZIP codes in Humboldt County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Humboldt County
How many truck accidents are there in Humboldt County?
65 truck crashes have been reported in Humboldt County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 24 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Humboldt County?
Truck crashes in Humboldt County peak in January, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Humboldt County?
Since 2015, Humboldt County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Humboldt County compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Humboldt County has 59.6 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Humboldt County?
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.