Shingobee, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Shingobee: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Shingobee 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 |
Cass County has lower values than Minnesota for 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).
What stands out in Cass County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 13.8% of the year's total.
Overview
Cass County has recorded 145 truck crashes since 2015, with 71 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 31 days.
Shingobee had 16 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Cass County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 2.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.1% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 26.7% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Shingobee since 2015: SR-64 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Shingobee fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cass County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.8% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Cass County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-64 | 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 |
Shingobee at a glance
| Population | 1,729 |
| Land area | 52.0 sq mi |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56484) | $67,019 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56484) | $308,048 |
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 Shingobee
How many truck accidents are there in Shingobee?
Cass County has had 145 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 71 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Shingobee?
January has the most truck crashes in Cass County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Shingobee?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Cass County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How does Shingobee compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Cass County records 37.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Shingobee?
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.