Lawrence Township, Grant County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lawrence Township, Grant County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lawrence Township, Grant County and Grant County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Grant County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 112 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Grant County compares with Minnesota
Grant County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grant County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grant County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 162.2 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 4.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.4% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.6% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.9% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.3% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Grant County sits below Minnesota on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Grant County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.8% for Minnesota.
Overview
Grant County has recorded 112 truck crashes since 2015, with 48 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 37 days in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Lawrence Township, Grant County since 2015, this page uses Grant County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (14.3% of the year) and are lowest in June (2.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.9% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 28.4% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lawrence since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Grant County.
Route planning tips for Lawrence Township, Grant County fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Grant County.
- 28.4% 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 Grant County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grant County) |
|---|---|
| Isth 94 | 52 |
| Mnth 27 | 7 |
| Usth 59 | 6 |
| Mnth 54 | 4 |
| Mnth 9 | 4 |
| Csah 1 | 2 |
| Csah 2 | 2 |
| Division St | 2 |
Lawrence Township, Grant County at a glance
| Population | 97 |
| Land area | 35.0 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56590) | $70,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56590) | $129,127 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grant 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 | 3 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 7 | +114% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 8 | +27% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 10 | +22% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lawrence Township, Grant County
How many truck crashes happen in Lawrence Township, Grant County?
Since 2015, 112 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Grant County (48 injured, 4 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lawrence Township, Grant County?
April has the most truck crashes in Grant County, 14.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lawrence Township, Grant County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grant County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Lawrence Township, Grant County compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 162.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Grant County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lawrence Township, Grant 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.