Brunswick, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brunswick: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Brunswick and Kanabec County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Kanabec County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 56 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kanabec County compares with Minnesota
Kanabec County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kanabec County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kanabec County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.0 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.3 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.9% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.3% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 51% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 13.2% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Kanabec County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Kanabec County at a glance: 11.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.0 in Minnesota.
Overview
Kanabec County has recorded 56 truck crashes since 2015, with 28 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 76 days in fully reported years.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Brunswick since 2015, this page uses Kanabec County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (17.9% of the year) and are lowest in March (1.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.5% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-107 (1), SR-23 (1) and SR-47 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 7.1%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Brunswick fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kanabec County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Kanabec County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-65 | 3 |
| SR-107 | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kanabec County) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 23 | 15 |
| Mnth 65 | 11 |
| Mnth 47 | 6 |
| Cr-69 | 2 |
| Csah 3 | 2 |
| Forest Ave | 2 |
| Mnth 70 | 2 |
| Pope St | 2 |
Brunswick at a glance
| Population | 1,390 |
| Land area | 34.6 sq mi |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55006) | $69,191 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55006) | $220,702 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kanabec 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +173% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 4 | -2% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 5 | +29% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brunswick
How common are truck crashes in Brunswick?
Kanabec County has had 56 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 28 people and killing 6.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Brunswick?
NHTSA data shows SR-65 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Brunswick since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Brunswick?
Truck crashes in Kanabec County peak in February, with 17.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Brunswick?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Kanabec County since 2015 (7.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Brunswick compare with Minnesota?
Kanabec County records 29.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Brunswick?
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.