Wright County, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wright 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
1 of 128 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wright County compares with Iowa
Wright County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wright County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wright County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 87.1 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.41 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 62% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 38.5% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 25% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 62.3% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 24.6% | 23.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Iowa, Wright County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Wright County: February 21.9% of truck crashes happen in February, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 128 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wright County since 2015: 53 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (21.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (3.1%).
November through March accounts for 62.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 38.5% of truck crashes, compared with 18.7% in Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Wright County since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-R33/HANCOCK Ave (1) and US-69 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for Wright County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 38.5% 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
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 Wright County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Wright County) |
|---|---|
| CR-R33/HANCOCK Ave | 1 |
| US-69 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wright County) |
|---|---|
| US-69 | 8 |
| State 17/Iowa 17 | 5 |
| Ia 17 | 5 |
| Interstate 35- @ 150.35 Mm | 3 |
| I-35 | 3 |
| C070/330Th St | 3 |
| 152.30 Mm I35 | 2 |
| Hwy 69 And Hwy 3 | 2 |
Wright County at a glance
| Population | 12,729 |
| Land area | 580.4 sq mi |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $67,990 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wright 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 9 | +108% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 11 | +19% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 10 | -6% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Wright County
ZIP codes in Wright County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Wright County
How many truck crashes happen in Wright County?
128 truck crashes have been reported in Wright County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 53 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Wright County?
The worst month is February: 21.9% of truck crashes in Wright County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wright County?
Since 2015, Wright County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Wright County compare with Iowa?
The yearly rate is 87.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wright County, vs 68.1 for Iowa.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Wright County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.