Orange, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Orange: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Orange and Douglas County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Douglas County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 357 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Douglas County compares with Minnesota
Douglas County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Douglas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Douglas County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.0 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 41.0% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.8% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.6% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.7% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Douglas County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Douglas County: 41.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 25.6% in Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 357 crashes involving commercial trucks in Douglas County since 2015: 118 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
Only 56 truck crashes were reported in Orange since 2015; patterns below come from Douglas County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.6% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
41.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Orange since 2015 were spread across roads: I-94 (3) and CR-82 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Orange fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Douglas County.
- 41.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Minnesota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Douglas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 3 |
| CR-82 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Douglas County) |
|---|---|
| Isth 94 | 210 |
| Mnth 29 | 20 |
| Csah 82 | 10 |
| Mnth 27 | 9 |
| Csah 5 | 6 |
| 34Th Ave | 6 |
| Broadway St | 5 |
| Csah 7 | 4 |
Orange at a glance
| Population | 350 |
| Land area | 34.7 sq mi |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56389) | $68,333 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Douglas 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 | 11 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 20 | +86% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 26 | +31% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 34 | +30% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Orange
How many truck crashes happen in Orange?
Since 2015, 357 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Douglas County (118 injured, 7 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Orange?
Truck crashes in Douglas County peak in January, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Orange?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Douglas County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Orange compared with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Douglas County has 76.0 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Orange?
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.