Concord, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Concord: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Concord and Dodge County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dodge County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 113 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dodge County compares with Minnesota
Dodge County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dodge County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dodge County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.5 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.1% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.0% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 7.7% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 62% below the state |
Dodge County has lower values than Minnesota for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Dodge County at a glance: 1 in 21 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.8%, against 2.8% for Minnesota.
Overview
Dodge County has recorded 113 truck crashes since 2015, with 40 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 39 days in fully reported years.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in Concord since 2015; patterns below come from Dodge County as a whole.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 14.2% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (3.5%).
November through March accounts for 40.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 12.4% of truck crashes.
22.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Concord since 2015: 490th St (1), CR-24 (1), SR-57 (1), SR-60 (1) and US-14 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.3% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Concord fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dodge County.
- 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 Dodge County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 490th St | 1 |
| CR-24 | 1 |
| SR-57 | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
| US-14 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dodge County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 14 | 25 |
| Mnth 56 | 13 |
| 120Th Ave | 7 |
| Mnth 57 | 6 |
| Csah 24 | 4 |
| Hwy | 3 |
| 250Th Ave | 3 |
| 170Th Ave | 3 |
Concord at a glance
| Population | 561 |
| Land area | 36.8 sq mi |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55985) | $83,636 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55985) | $253,048 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dodge 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 | 6 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 9 | +60% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 9 | -2% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 9 | +6% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 9 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Concord
How common are truck crashes in Concord?
Dodge County has had 113 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 40 people and killing 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Concord?
August has the most truck crashes in Dodge County, 14.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Concord?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Dodge County since 2015 (5.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Concord compared with Minnesota?
Dodge County records 44.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Concord?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.