Hartland, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hartland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hartland 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 sits below Minnesota 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.
The headline for Freeborn County: 51.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 25.6% in Minnesota.
Overview
Freeborn County has recorded 540 truck crashes since 2015, with 170 people injured and 17 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Only 10 truck crashes were reported in Hartland 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%).
51.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Hartland is SR-13, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-90 (2), CR-10 660Th Ave (1) and I-35 (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 Hartland fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Freeborn County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-13 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 51.8% 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 Freeborn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 4 |
| I-90 | 2 |
| CR-10 660Th Ave | 1 |
| I-35 | 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 |
Hartland at a glance
| Population | 311 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,152 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56042) | $89,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56042) | $201,536 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hartland
How common are truck crashes in Hartland?
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 Hartland?
NHTSA data shows SR-13 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hartland since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hartland?
Truck crashes in Freeborn County peak in December, with 16.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hartland?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Freeborn County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Hartland compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Freeborn County has 152.3 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hartland?
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.