Delton, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Delton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Delton 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. It stands out for 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
Cottonwood County has recorded 136 truck crashes since 2015, with 85 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 31 days in fully reported years.
Delton had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Cottonwood County numbers.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (1.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.1% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 27.3% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Delton since 2015: US-71 (3) and CR-4 450Th Ave (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cottonwood County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Delton fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cottonwood County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Cottonwood County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 3 |
| CR-4 450Th Ave | 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 |
Delton at a glance
| Population | 122 |
| Land area | 35.8 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56145) | $58,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56145) | $98,098 |
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 Delton
How common are truck crashes in Delton?
Since 2015, 136 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cottonwood County (85 injured, 12 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Delton?
October has the most truck crashes in Cottonwood County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Delton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Cottonwood County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Delton compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 102.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cottonwood County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Delton?
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.