Clutier, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clutier: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clutier and Tama County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Tama County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 135 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tama County compares with Iowa
Tama County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tama County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tama County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.0 | 68.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 64% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.8% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 16% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.2% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.0% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.5% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Tama County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Iowa on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Tama County: 1 in 127 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.8%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 135 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tama County. They injured 54 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 32 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Clutier since 2015; patterns below come from Tama County as a whole.
61% of truck crash reports in Tama County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (3.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.0% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
15.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Clutier is US-30, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-320TH St (1), SR-21 (1) and US-18 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.7% of the total, against 2.2% across Iowa.
Route planning tips for Clutier fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tama County.
- Check whether your routes use US-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 33.9% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Tama County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 4 |
| CR-320TH St | 1 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| US-18 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tama County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 27 |
| US-63 | 11 |
| Ia 8 | 3 |
| Highway T47 | 2 |
| Highway V18 And 230Th St And H | 2 |
| New Highway 30 Construction | 2 |
| State 21/Iowa 21 And Us 30 And | 2 |
| T047/Hwy T47 | 2 |
Clutier at a glance
| Population | 209 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 279 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 52217) | $83,750 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tama 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 | 6 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 7 | +22% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 9 | +29% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 13 | +40% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clutier
How common are truck crashes in Clutier?
Since 2015, 135 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tama County (54 injured, 9 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Clutier?
US-30 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Clutier since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Clutier?
Truck crashes in Tama County peak in November, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clutier?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tama County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Clutier compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Tama County has 69.0 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Clutier?
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.