Irving, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Irving: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Irving and Kandiyohi County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Kandiyohi County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 292 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kandiyohi County compares with Minnesota
Kandiyohi County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kandiyohi County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kandiyohi County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.8 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.1% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 21% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 46% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.4% | 20.3% | 24.8% | same |
Kandiyohi County sits below Minnesota on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Kandiyohi County: 6.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Minnesota: 3.0).
Overview
Police reported 292 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kandiyohi County since 2015: 155 people were injured and 21 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Irving since 2015, this page uses Kandiyohi County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.0% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (9.6%).
Road surface: 20.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-23 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-4 (1) and US-71 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Irving fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kandiyohi County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-23 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Kandiyohi County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-23 | 3 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| US-71 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kandiyohi County) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 23 | 38 |
| Usth 71 | 15 |
| Usth 12 | 13 |
| 195Th Ave Se | 8 |
| 195Th St Se | 8 |
| 30Th St Sw | 8 |
| Hwy | 7 |
| 1St St | 6 |
Irving at a glance
| Population | 975 |
| Land area | 33.0 sq mi |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56288) | $111,021 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56288) | $434,051 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kandiyohi 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 | 4 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 22 | +458% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 25 | +13% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 25 | +2% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 25 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Irving
How common are truck crashes in Irving?
292 truck crashes have been reported in Kandiyohi County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 155 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Irving?
NHTSA data shows SR-23 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Irving since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Irving?
October has the most truck crashes in Kandiyohi County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Irving?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kandiyohi County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Irving compared with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 56.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kandiyohi County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Irving?
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.