Becker County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Becker 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
4 of 146 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Becker County compares with Minnesota
Becker County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Becker County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Becker County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.1 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 33.8% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 19.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.6% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.1% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Becker County has lower values than Minnesota for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Becker County: 33.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Overview
Becker County has recorded 146 truck crashes since 2015, with 56 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.5%.
November through March accounts for 49.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 33.8% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Becker County since 2015 were spread across roads: 296th Ave (1), US-10 (1) and US-59 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Becker County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 33.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Minnesota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Becker County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Becker County) |
|---|---|
| 296th Ave | 1 |
| US-10 | 1 |
| US-59 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Becker County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 10 | 52 |
| Usth 59 | 16 |
| Mnth 34 | 15 |
| Csah 37 | 4 |
| Mnth 87 | 3 |
| Csah 21 | 3 |
| Csah 15 | 2 |
| Csah 40 | 2 |
Becker County at a glance
| Population | 35,444 |
| Land area | 1,315.0 sq mi |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $72,351 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Becker 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 | 5 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 12 | +157% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 12 | +0% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 11 | -12% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Becker County
ZIP codes in Becker County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Becker County
How common are truck crashes in Becker County?
146 truck crashes have been reported in Becker County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 56 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Becker County?
February has the most truck crashes in Becker County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Becker County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Becker County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Becker County compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Becker County records 34.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Becker County?
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.