Hinton, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hinton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hinton and Plymouth County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Plymouth County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 357 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Plymouth County compares with Iowa
Plymouth County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Plymouth County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Plymouth County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 121.1 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 87% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.1% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.0% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 54% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 20.3% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Plymouth County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Plymouth County: 1 in 345 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.3%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 357 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Plymouth County. They injured 173 people and killed 18.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
Hinton had 21 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Plymouth County numbers.
67% of truck crash reports in Plymouth County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 41.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.1% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
US-75 leads within 10 miles of Hinton with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come 18th St (1), CR-C070 (1) and CR-C38 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for Hinton fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Plymouth County.
- Look at alternatives to US-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Plymouth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 6 |
| 18th St | 1 |
| CR-C070 | 1 |
| CR-C38 | 1 |
| SR-376 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Plymouth County) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 20 |
| Ia 12 | 3 |
| Us 75/Floyd Ave | 3 |
| C80 And Us 75 | 3 |
| State 140/Iowa 140 And C044/25 | 3 |
| 260Th St And Us 75 | 3 |
| Main St And Us 0075 / Floyd Av | 3 |
| K42 And Ia 3 | 3 |
Hinton at a glance
| Population | 959 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,075 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 51024) | $114,219 |
| Median home value (ZIP 51024) | $353,556 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Plymouth 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 | 22 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 21 | -2% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 23 | +9% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 35 | +49% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 35 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hinton
How many truck crashes happen in Hinton?
357 truck crashes have been reported in Plymouth County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 173 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hinton?
US-75 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hinton since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hinton?
October has the most truck crashes in Plymouth County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hinton?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Plymouth County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hinton compare with Iowa?
Plymouth County records 121.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hinton?
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.