Hospers, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hospers: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hospers and Sioux County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sioux County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 401 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sioux County compares with Iowa
Sioux County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sioux County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sioux County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.5 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 64% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.1% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.3% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.5% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Sioux County sits below Iowa on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Sioux County at a glance: 1 in 127 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Iowa.
Overview
Sioux County has recorded 401 truck crashes since 2015, with 233 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Hospers since 2015, this page uses Sioux County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
69% of truck crash reports in Sioux County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.3% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.1% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Hospers happened on CR-L36/NETTLE Ave (1), CR-LOG Ave (1), SR-60 (1) and US-18 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for Hospers fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 21.1% 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
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 Sioux County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-L36/NETTLE Ave | 1 |
| CR-LOG Ave | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
| US-18 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sioux County) |
|---|---|
| Ia 60 | 12 |
| State 60/Iowa 60 And K064/Jack | 8 |
| US-18 | 8 |
| US-75 | 6 |
| State 60/Iowa 60 | 6 |
| Ia 10 | 4 |
| Fig Ave | 4 |
| State 10/450Th St And Us 75 | 4 |
Hospers at a glance
| Population | 703 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,331 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 51238) | $74,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 51238) | $180,239 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sioux 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 | 11 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 26 | +135% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 34 | +31% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 34 | -1% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hospers
How many truck accidents are there in Hospers?
401 truck crashes have been reported in Sioux County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 233 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hospers?
January has the most truck crashes in Sioux County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hospers?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sioux County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Hospers compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 94.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sioux County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hospers?
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.