Bancroft, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bancroft: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bancroft and Freeborn County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Freeborn County numbers.
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 runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Freeborn County: 51.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 540 crashes involving commercial trucks in Freeborn County since 2015: 170 people were injured and 17 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Bancroft had 85 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Freeborn County numbers.
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.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
I-90 leads within 10 miles of Bancroft with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-13 (2), I-35 (1) and US-69 (1).
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 Bancroft fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-90; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 51.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Minnesota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Freeborn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 3 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| I-35 | 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 |
Bancroft at a glance
| Population | 769 |
| Land area | 33.2 sq mi |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56016) | $89,583 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56016) | $181,913 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 47. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bancroft
How common are truck crashes in Bancroft?
Since 2015, 540 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Freeborn County (170 injured, 17 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Bancroft?
I-90 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bancroft since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bancroft?
Truck crashes in Freeborn County peak in December, with 16.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bancroft?
Since 2015, Freeborn County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Bancroft compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 152.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Freeborn County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bancroft?
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.