Benton County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Benton 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
8 of 211 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Benton County compares with Minnesota
Benton County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Benton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Benton County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.1 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.1% | 25.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.7% | 19.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.2% | 20.3% | 24.8% | same |
It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Benton County: September the month with the most truck crashes: 15.2% of the year's total.
Overview
Benton County has recorded 211 truck crashes since 2015, with 99 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 15.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 4.7%.
November through March accounts for 46.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 11.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.1% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come CR-7 165Th Ave Ne (1), SR-25 (1) and SR-95 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Benton County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Benton County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Benton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Benton County) |
|---|---|
| US-10 | 3 |
| CR-7 165Th Ave Ne | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-95 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Benton County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 10 | 74 |
| Mnth 23 | 18 |
| Mnth 95 | 9 |
| Mnth 15 | 8 |
| 3Rd St Se | 7 |
| Hwy | 7 |
| Mnth 25 | 5 |
| 1St St Ne | 5 |
Benton County at a glance
| Population | 41,881 |
| Land area | 408.3 sq mi |
| Density | 103 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $86,815 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Benton 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 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 19 | +262% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 20 | +6% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 18 | -10% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Benton County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Benton County
How common are truck crashes in Benton County?
211 truck crashes have been reported in Benton County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 99 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Benton County?
NHTSA data shows US-10 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in Benton County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Benton County?
September has the most truck crashes in Benton County, 15.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Benton County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Benton County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Benton County compared with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 44.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Benton County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Benton County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.