Prior, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Prior: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Prior and Big Stone County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Big Stone County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 37 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Big Stone County compares with Minnesota
Big Stone County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Big Stone County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Big Stone County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.0 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.8% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 65% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.9% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 69% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.4% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 30% below the state |
| After dark | 8.8% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 57% below the state |
Big Stone County has lower values than Minnesota for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Big Stone County at a glance: 5.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.0 across Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 37 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Big Stone County. They injured 18 people and killed 2.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 118 days.
Prior had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Big Stone County numbers.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 32.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (16.2%).
8.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Prior since 2015: CR-7 790 Ave (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 2.7% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Prior fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Big Stone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-7 790 Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Big Stone County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 12 | 11 |
| Mnth 28 | 4 |
| Csah 7 | 2 |
| Hwy | 2 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| 1St St Nw | 1 |
| 640Th Ave | 1 |
| Cr-54 | 1 |
Prior at a glance
| Population | 276 |
| Land area | 44.6 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56225) | $95,978 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56225) | $135,740 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Big Stone 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 | 1 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +164% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 3 | -11% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 3 | +1% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Prior
How many truck accidents are there in Prior?
37 truck crashes have been reported in Big Stone County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 18 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Prior?
The worst month is June: 13.5% of truck crashes in Big Stone County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Prior?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Big Stone County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How does Prior compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Big Stone County has 61.0 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Prior?
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.