Corcoran, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Corcoran: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Corcoran and Hennepin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hennepin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Hennepin County compares with Minnesota
Hennepin County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hennepin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hennepin County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.7 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 67% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.4% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 17.1% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Hennepin County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
Corcoran at a glance: I-94 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Corcoran.
Overview
Hennepin County has recorded 4,851 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,545 people injured and 52 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
With 32 truck crashes reported in Corcoran since 2015, this page uses Hennepin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.7%).
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.4% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Corcoran is I-94, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-55 (3), US-12 (3) and CR-10 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
187 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.9% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in December (13% of them).
They recorded 1.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Corcoran fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-94 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hennepin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 6 |
| SR-55 | 3 |
| US-12 | 3 |
| CR-10 | 1 |
| CR-103 W Broadway Ave | 1 |
| CR-19 | 1 |
| CR-6 Watertown Rd | 1 |
| CR-81 | 1 |
| SR-610 | 1 |
| US-169 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hennepin County) |
|---|---|
| Isth 94 | 430 |
| Isth 494 | 263 |
| Usth 169 | 160 |
| Csah 81 | 68 |
| Mnth 55 | 55 |
| Mnth 62 | 45 |
| Washington Ave | 44 |
| Mnth 100 | 42 |
Corcoran at a glance
| Population | 8,378 |
| Land area | 35.8 sq mi |
| Density | 234 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55340) | $178,553 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55340) | $637,042 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hennepin 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 | 103 | — | 5.6 |
| 2000s | 435 | +324% | 4.9 |
| 2010s | 435 | +0% | 4.6 |
| 2020s | 373 | -14% | 4.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 103 a year in the 1990s and 373 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Corcoran
How common are truck crashes in Corcoran?
Hennepin County has had 4,851 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,545 people and killing 52.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Corcoran?
I-94 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Corcoran since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Corcoran?
Truck crashes in Hennepin County peak in February, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Corcoran?
Garbage trucks were involved in 187 reported crashes in Hennepin County since 2015 (3.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Corcoran compare with Minnesota?
Hennepin County records 32.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Corcoran?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.