Eden Township, Brown County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eden Township, Brown County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Eden Township, Brown County and Brown County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Brown County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 124 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Brown County compares with Minnesota
Brown County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brown County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brown County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.7 | 39.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 13% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 7% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.3% | 25.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.3% | 19.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 8.7% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 57% below the state |
Brown County has lower values than Minnesota for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Minnesota on injuries per crash.
The headline for Brown County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 16.1% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 124 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Brown County. They injured 56 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 35 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Eden Township, Brown County since 2015; patterns below come from Brown County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (16.1% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.4% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 12.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 24.3% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Eden since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-4 (2), SR-68 (1) and US-14 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Eden Township, Brown County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Brown County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Brown County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-4 | 2 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
| US-14 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brown County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 14 | 19 |
| Mnth 4 | 16 |
| Mnth 15 | 13 |
| Broadway St | 9 |
| 20Th St | 4 |
| W Main St | 3 |
| Csah 8 | 3 |
| 1St Ave | 2 |
Eden Township, Brown County at a glance
| Population | 210 |
| Land area | 41.3 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56266) | $74,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56266) | $134,831 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brown 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 | 3 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 9 | +227% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | +17% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 9 | -11% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 9 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 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Eden Township, Brown County
How many truck accidents are there in Eden Township, Brown County?
Since 2015, 124 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Brown County (56 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Eden Township, Brown County?
Truck crashes in Brown County peak in January, with 16.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Eden Township, Brown County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Brown County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Eden Township, Brown County compared with Minnesota?
Brown County records 40.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Eden Township, Brown 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.