Sugar Bush Township, Becker County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sugar Bush Township, Becker County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sugar Bush 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
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 has lower values than Minnesota for 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
Police reported 146 crashes involving commercial trucks in Becker County since 2015: 56 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 30 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Sugar Bush Township, Becker County since 2015; patterns below come from Becker County as a whole.
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.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 33.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Sugar Bush.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Sugar Bush Township, Becker County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Becker County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 33.8% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
Sugar Bush Township, Becker County at a glance
| Population | 567 |
| Land area | 65.7 sq mi |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56578) | $90,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56578) | $324,411 |
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 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 Sugar Bush Township, Becker County
How many truck crashes happen in Sugar Bush 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 Sugar Bush Township, Becker County?
Truck crashes in Becker County peak in February, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sugar Bush Township, 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 Sugar Bush Township, Becker County compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
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 Sugar Bush 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.