Fairview Township, Cass County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fairview Township, Cass County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fairview Township, Cass County and Cass County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cass County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Minnesota, Cass County is lower on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Cass County at a glance: January worst month: 13.8% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 145 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cass County since 2015: 71 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 31 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Fairview Township, Cass County since 2015; patterns below come from Cass County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 2.8%.
November through March accounts for 48.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 26.7% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Fairview happened on SR-371 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Fairview Township, Cass County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.8% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Fairview Township, Cass County at a glance
| Population | 926 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56473) | $85,950 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56473) | $294,233 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fairview Township, Cass County
How many truck accidents are there in Fairview Township, Cass County?
Since 2015, 145 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cass County (71 injured, 6 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fairview Township, Cass County?
The worst month is January: 13.8% of truck crashes in Cass County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Fairview Township, Cass County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Cass County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Fairview Township, Cass County compared with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 37.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cass County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fairview Township, Cass 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.