Kego, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kego: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kego 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 has lower values than Minnesota for 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).
What stands out in Cass County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 13.8% of the year's total.
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 2 truck crashes were reported in Kego since 2015; patterns below come from Cass County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (2.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.1% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for 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
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kego since 2015.
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 Kego fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cass County.
- Morning starts matter: 29.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Minnesota.
- 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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Kego at a glance
| Population | 658 |
| Land area | 31.3 sq mi |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56655) | $57,404 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56655) | $328,713 |
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 Kego
How many truck accidents are there in Kego?
Cass County has had 145 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 71 people and killing 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Kego?
January has the most truck crashes in Cass County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Kego?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cass County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Kego compared with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 37.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cass County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Kego?
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.