Freeborn County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Freeborn County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 540 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Freeborn County compares with Minnesota
Freeborn County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Freeborn County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Freeborn County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 152.3 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 3.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 51.8% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.0% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 67.5% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.5× the state |
| After dark | 28.3% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Freeborn County has lower values than Minnesota for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Freeborn County: 51.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Overview
Since 2015, 540 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Freeborn County. They injured 170 people and killed 17.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 16.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 67.5% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
51.8% 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 in Freeborn County since 2015: I-35 (3), I-90 (3), SR-13 (2), 220th St (1) and CR-1 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Freeborn County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Freeborn County.
- With 51.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Minnesota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Freeborn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Freeborn County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 3 |
| I-90 | 3 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| 220th St | 1 |
| CR-1 | 1 |
| CR-10 660Th Ave | 1 |
| US-69 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Freeborn County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 198 |
| Isth 90 | 71 |
| Mnth 13 | 11 |
| Msas 135 | 9 |
| Csah 46 | 8 |
| Usth 65 | 6 |
| E Main St | 4 |
| I-90 | 4 |
Freeborn County at a glance
| Population | 30,314 |
| Land area | 707.2 sq mi |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $71,015 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Freeborn 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 | 18 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 41 | +123% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 43 | +5% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 47 | +9% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 47 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Freeborn County
How many truck accidents are there in Freeborn County?
540 truck crashes have been reported in Freeborn County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 170 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Freeborn County?
The worst month is December: 16.9% of truck crashes in Freeborn County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Freeborn County?
Since 2015, Freeborn County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Freeborn County compared with Minnesota?
Freeborn County records 152.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Freeborn County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.