Runeberg, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Runeberg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Runeberg and Becker County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Becker County numbers.
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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 sits below Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Minnesota on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Becker County: 33.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
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.
Runeberg had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Becker County numbers.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.6% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (10.3%).
33.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Runeberg.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Runeberg 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.
- 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 Becker County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Runeberg at a glance
| Population | 650 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56464) | $70,833 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56464) | $206,906 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Runeberg
How many truck crashes happen in Runeberg?
Becker County has had 146 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 56 people and killing 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Runeberg?
February has the most truck crashes in Becker County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Runeberg?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Becker County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Runeberg compared with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Becker County has 34.1 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Runeberg?
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.