Spring Creek Township, Becker County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Spring Creek Township, Becker County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Spring Creek Township, Becker County 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
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 |
Compared with Minnesota, Becker County is lower on 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).
Becker County at a glance: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 30 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Spring Creek Township, Becker County since 2015, this page uses Becker County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.6% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across 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 within 10 miles of Spring Creek since 2015 were spread across roads: US-59 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Spring Creek Township, Becker County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 33.8% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; schedule winter 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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Spring Creek Township, Becker County at a glance
| Population | 117 |
| Land area | 37.2 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56541) | $89,375 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Spring Creek Township, Becker County
How many truck crashes happen in Spring Creek Township, Becker County?
Since 2015, 146 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Becker County (56 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Spring Creek Township, Becker County?
The worst month is February: 11.6% of truck crashes in Becker County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Spring Creek Township, Becker County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Becker County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Spring Creek Township, Becker County compare with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 34.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Becker County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Spring Creek Township, Becker 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.