Maple Grove Township, Crow Wing County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Maple Grove Township, Crow Wing County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Maple Grove Township, Crow Wing County and Crow Wing County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Crow Wing County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 189 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crow Wing County compares with Minnesota
Crow Wing County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crow Wing County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crow Wing County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.0 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.6% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.0% | 25.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.3% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.5% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 14.4% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Crow Wing County has lower values than Minnesota for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Minnesota on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Crow Wing County: 1 in 22 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.6%, against 2.8% for Minnesota.
Overview
Crow Wing County has recorded 189 truck crashes since 2015, with 93 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Maple Grove Township, Crow Wing County since 2015, this page uses Crow Wing County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.8%).
November through March accounts for 41.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 12.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 27.0% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Maple Grove happened on SR-25 (3); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 4.8%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Maple Grove Township, Crow Wing County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Crow Wing County.
- 29.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Minnesota; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Crow Wing County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-25 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crow Wing County) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 371 | 41 |
| Mnth 210 | 19 |
| Mnth 18 | 7 |
| Csah 1 | 6 |
| Csah 12 | 4 |
| Washington St | 3 |
| Mnth 371B | 3 |
| Mnth 25 | 3 |
Maple Grove Township, Crow Wing County at a glance
| Population | 752 |
| Land area | 34.5 sq mi |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56401) | $73,128 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56401) | $258,566 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crow Wing 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 | 4 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 14 | +249% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 16 | +8% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 14 | -9% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Maple Grove Township, Crow Wing County
How common are truck crashes in Maple Grove Township, Crow Wing County?
189 truck crashes have been reported in Crow Wing County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 93 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Maple Grove Township, Crow Wing County?
Truck crashes in Crow Wing County peak in January, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Maple Grove Township, Crow Wing County?
Since 2015, Crow Wing County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Maple Grove Township, Crow Wing County compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Crow Wing County has 23.0 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Maple Grove Township, Crow Wing County?
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.