Amo, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Amo: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Amo and Cottonwood County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cottonwood County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 136 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cottonwood County compares with Minnesota
Cottonwood County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cottonwood County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cottonwood County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 102.6 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.6 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.3% | 25.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.0% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 33% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.6% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.1% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.0% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Cottonwood County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Cottonwood County: 8.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.0 in Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 136 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cottonwood County since 2015: 85 people were injured and 12 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 31 days in fully reported years.
Amo had 4 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Cottonwood County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 1.5%.
November through March accounts for 46.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (12.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 27.3% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-62 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-4 450Th Ave (1), CR-5 (1) and US-71 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cottonwood County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Amo fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-62, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cottonwood County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-62 | 2 |
| CR-4 450Th Ave | 1 |
| CR-5 | 1 |
| US-71 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cottonwood County) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 60 | 50 |
| Usth 71 | 18 |
| Mnth 30 | 6 |
| Mnth 62 | 5 |
| Hwy | 5 |
| Csah 1 | 5 |
| Csah 5 | 4 |
| 16Th St | 2 |
Amo at a glance
| Population | 116 |
| Land area | 35.1 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56174) | $74,688 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56174) | $102,567 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cottonwood 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 8 | +66% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 11 | +30% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 12 | +6% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Amo
How many truck crashes happen in Amo?
Cottonwood County has had 136 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 85 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Amo?
SR-62 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Amo since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Amo?
Truck crashes in Cottonwood County peak in October, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Amo?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Cottonwood County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Amo compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Cottonwood County records 102.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Amo?
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.