Carver County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Carver 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
17 of 349 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carver County compares with Minnesota
Carver County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carver County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carver County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.7 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.0% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 14% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.9% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.7% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.1% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Carver County sits below Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Carver County: 1 in 20 crashes involve a garbage truck (17 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Minnesota.
Overview
Carver County has recorded 349 truck crashes since 2015, with 147 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 43.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 22.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Carver County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-5 (2), SR-7 (2), US-212 (2), CR-10 Engler Blvd (1) and CR-5 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 17 crashes, 4.9% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Carver County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carver County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Minnesota.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Carver County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Carver County) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 2 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| US-212 | 2 |
| CR-10 Engler Blvd | 1 |
| CR-5 | 1 |
| CR-92 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carver County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 212 | 51 |
| Mnth 7 | 23 |
| Arboretum Blvd | 17 |
| Mnth 41 | 11 |
| Mnth 5 | 9 |
| Hwy | 9 |
| Flying Cloud Dr | 9 |
| Csah 10 | 9 |
Carver County at a glance
| Population | 112,628 |
| Land area | 353.9 sq mi |
| Density | 318 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $126,172 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carver 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 | 9 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 36 | +289% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 28 | -21% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 27 | -4% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 27. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Carver County
How many truck accidents are there in Carver County?
349 truck crashes have been reported in Carver County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 147 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Carver County?
December has the most truck crashes in Carver County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Carver County?
Since 2015, Carver County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Carver County compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Carver County has 25.7 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Carver 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.