Cass County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cass 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
2 of 145 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cass County compares with Minnesota
Cass County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cass County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cass County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.9 | 39.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 46% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 26.7% | 25.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.8% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.6% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.1% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.6% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Cass County sits below Minnesota on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Cass County at a glance: January 13.8% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 145 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cass County. They injured 71 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 31 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (2.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.1% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 26.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Cass County since 2015: SR-200 (2), SR-64 (2) and SR-371 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Cass County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 29.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Minnesota; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Cass County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Cass County) |
|---|---|
| SR-200 | 2 |
| SR-64 | 2 |
| SR-371 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cass County) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 64 | 29 |
| Mnth 210 | 13 |
| Mnth 371 Nw | 11 |
| Mnth 371 | 11 |
| Usth 2 | 10 |
| Mnth 200 | 10 |
| Hwy Nw | 4 |
| Mnth 6 | 4 |
Cass County at a glance
| Population | 31,442 |
| Land area | 2,021.5 sq mi |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $69,452 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cass 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 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 11 | +115% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 11 | +1% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 11 | -5% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Cass County
ZIP codes in Cass County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Cass County
How many truck accidents are there in Cass County?
Since 2015, 145 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cass County (71 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Cass County?
The worst month is January: 13.8% of truck crashes in Cass County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Cass County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cass County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Cass County compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Cass County has 37.9 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Cass County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.