Rockwood Township, Hubbard County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rockwood Township, Hubbard County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rockwood Township, Hubbard County and Hubbard County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hubbard County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 76 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hubbard County compares with Minnesota
Hubbard County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hubbard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hubbard County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.0 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 50% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 26.5% | 25.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.1% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.6% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Hubbard County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Minnesota on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Hubbard County: September 17.1% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 76 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hubbard County since 2015: 39 people were injured and 1 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 59 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Rockwood Township, Hubbard County since 2015, this page uses Hubbard County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (17.1% of the year) and are lowest in July (2.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.1% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (11.8%).
26.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Rockwood since 2015: SR-197 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 3.9% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Rockwood Township, Hubbard County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Hubbard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-197 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hubbard County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 71 | 9 |
| Hwy | 7 |
| Mnth 34 | 6 |
| Mnth 64 | 4 |
| Usth 2 | 3 |
| Mnth 200 | 3 |
| Csah 4 | 3 |
| 160Th St | 3 |
Rockwood Township, Hubbard County at a glance
| Population | 399 |
| Land area | 33.3 sq mi |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56678) | $73,194 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56678) | $202,665 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hubbard 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 | 2 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 8 | +380% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 7 | -8% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | -24% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rockwood Township, Hubbard County
How many truck crashes happen in Rockwood Township, Hubbard County?
Hubbard County has had 76 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 39 people and killing 1.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Rockwood Township, Hubbard County?
The worst month is September: 17.1% of truck crashes in Hubbard County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Rockwood Township, Hubbard County?
Since 2015, Hubbard County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Rockwood Township, Hubbard County compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hubbard County has 28.0 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Rockwood Township, Hubbard County?
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.