Kroschel, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kroschel: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kroschel 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 |
Kanabec County sits below Minnesota 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.
The headline for Kanabec County: 11.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Minnesota: 3.0).
Overview
Police reported 56 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kanabec County since 2015: 28 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 76 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Kroschel since 2015; patterns below come from Kanabec County as a whole.
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.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.9% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kroschel since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-65 (2) and SR-18 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 7.1% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Kroschel fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kanabec County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 2 |
| SR-18 | 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 |
Kroschel at a glance
| Population | 194 |
| Land area | 34.6 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55735) | $63,827 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55735) | $272,425 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kroschel
How many truck accidents are there in Kroschel?
Since 2015, 56 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kanabec County (28 injured, 6 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Kroschel?
The worst month is February: 17.9% of truck crashes in Kanabec County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Kroschel?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Kanabec County since 2015 (7.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Kroschel compared with Minnesota?
Kanabec County records 29.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Kroschel?
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.