Belmond, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Belmond: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Belmond and Wright County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wright County numbers.
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.
Wright County at a glance: February worst month: 21.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Wright County has recorded 128 truck crashes since 2015, with 53 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 33 days.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in Belmond since 2015; patterns below come from Wright County as a whole.
60% of truck crash reports in Wright County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (21.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (3.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 62.3% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Belmond since 2015: US-69 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Belmond fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wright County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 38.5% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Belmond at a glance
| Population | 2,405 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 849 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50421) | $64,438 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50421) | $138,354 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Belmond
How many truck accidents are there in Belmond?
128 truck crashes have been reported in Wright County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 53 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Belmond?
February has the most truck crashes in Wright County, 21.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Belmond?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wright County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Belmond compared with Iowa?
Wright County records 87.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Belmond?
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.