Freeborn, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Freeborn: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Freeborn 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 |
Compared with Minnesota, Freeborn County is lower on 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.
Freeborn County at a glance: 51.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Overview
Freeborn County has recorded 540 truck crashes since 2015, with 170 people injured and 17 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in Freeborn since 2015; patterns below come from Freeborn County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (16.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (3.0%).
November through March accounts for 67.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 51.8% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
SR-13 leads within 10 miles of Freeborn with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: 220th St (1), CR-10 660Th Ave (1) and I-90 (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 Freeborn fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-13, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 51.8% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; schedule winter checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 3 |
| 220th St | 1 |
| CR-10 660Th Ave | 1 |
| I-90 | 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 at a glance
| Population | 257 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,404 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56032) | $50,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56032) | $106,578 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Freeborn
How common are truck crashes in Freeborn?
Since 2015, 540 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Freeborn County (170 injured, 17 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Freeborn?
Since 2015, SR-13 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Freeborn: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Freeborn?
December has the most truck crashes in Freeborn County, 16.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Freeborn?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Freeborn County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How does Freeborn 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Freeborn?
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.