Comfort, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Comfort: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Comfort 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Kanabec County at a glance: 11.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Minnesota: 3.0).
Overview
Kanabec County has recorded 56 truck crashes since 2015, with 28 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 76 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Comfort since 2015, this page uses Kanabec County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 17.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (1.8%).
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.7%).
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). After it: SR-23 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 7.1% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Comfort fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-23 | 2 |
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 |
Comfort at a glance
| Population | 1,266 |
| Land area | 35.5 sq mi |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55036) | $27,188 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Comfort
How many truck accidents are there in Comfort?
Since 2015, 56 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kanabec County (28 injured, 6 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Comfort?
SR-65 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Comfort since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Comfort?
February has the most truck crashes in Kanabec County, 17.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Comfort?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kanabec County since 2015, 7.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Comfort compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Kanabec County has 29.0 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Comfort?
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.