Minden, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Minden: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Minden and Benton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Benton County numbers.
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 runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Benton County: September 15.2% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 211 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Benton County. They injured 99 people and killed 10.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
Minden had 12 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Benton County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (15.2% of the year) and are lowest in August (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 46.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 11.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 25.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Minden is US-10, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-133 (1), CR-20 (1) and I-94 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Minden fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Benton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-10 | 3 |
| CR-133 | 1 |
| CR-20 | 1 |
| I-94 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 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 |
Minden at a glance
| Population | 1,541 |
| Land area | 33.6 sq mi |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56379) | $76,138 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56379) | $271,838 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Minden
How common are truck crashes in Minden?
Since 2015, 211 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Benton County (99 injured, 10 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Minden?
Since 2015, US-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Minden: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Minden?
September has the most truck crashes in Benton County, 15.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Minden?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Benton County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Minden compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Benton County has 44.1 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Minden?
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.