Goldfield, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Goldfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Goldfield 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Wright County at a glance: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 33 days in fully reported years.
Goldfield had 5 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Wright County numbers.
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
The worst month is February with 21.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 62.3% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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 Goldfield since 2015: CR-R33/HANCOCK Ave (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 Goldfield fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 38.5% 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 Wright County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-R33/HANCOCK Ave | 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 |
Goldfield at a glance
| Population | 617 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 525 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 50542) | $55,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 50542) | $137,942 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Goldfield
How many truck accidents are there in Goldfield?
128 truck crashes have been reported in Wright County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 53 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Goldfield?
February has the most truck crashes in Wright County, 21.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Goldfield?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Wright County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Goldfield compared with Iowa?
Per 100,000 residents, Wright County has 87.1 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Goldfield?
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.