Woods, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Woods: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Woods and Chippewa County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Chippewa County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 127 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chippewa County compares with Minnesota
Chippewa County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chippewa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chippewa County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 85.0 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 69% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.3% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.5% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 39% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.4% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 19% below the state |
| After dark | 23.5% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Chippewa County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Chippewa County at a glance: 7.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.0 in Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 127 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chippewa County since 2015: 65 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 35 days in fully reported years.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in Woods since 2015; patterns below come from Chippewa County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (17.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.9%).
November through March accounts for 37.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
SR-40 leads within 10 miles of Woods with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Kandi Chippewa Line St (1), SR-23 (1) and Sr-Highway 40 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Woods fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chippewa County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Chippewa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-40 | 3 |
| Kandi Chippewa Line St | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| Sr-Highway 40 | 1 |
| Ts-349 120th St Se | 1 |
| US-12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chippewa County) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 23 | 22 |
| 50Th St | 15 |
| 60Th St Ne | 9 |
| 50Th St Se | 6 |
| 60Th St Nw | 6 |
| Usth 212 | 6 |
| 1St St | 5 |
| 60Th Ave Se | 5 |
Woods at a glance
| Population | 210 |
| Land area | 36.2 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56252) | $82,571 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56252) | $206,925 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chippewa 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 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 9 | +68% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 10 | +12% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 11 | +16% | 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. 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 Woods
How common are truck crashes in Woods?
Chippewa County has had 127 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 65 people and killing 9.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Woods?
SR-40 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Woods since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Woods?
Truck crashes in Chippewa County peak in October, with 17.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Woods?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chippewa County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Woods compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Chippewa County has 85.0 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Woods?
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.