Lake Andrew, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lake Andrew: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lake Andrew 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Kandiyohi County: 6.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.0 across Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 292 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kandiyohi County. They injured 155 people and killed 21.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Lake Andrew since 2015, this page uses Kandiyohi County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.8%.
November through March accounts for 43.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
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: US-71 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Lake Andrew 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
| US-71 | 2 |
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 |
Lake Andrew at a glance
| Population | 986 |
| Land area | 29.3 sq mi |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56273) | $90,122 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56273) | $320,118 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lake Andrew
How many truck accidents are there in Lake Andrew?
292 truck crashes have been reported in Kandiyohi County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 155 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lake Andrew?
NHTSA data shows SR-23 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lake Andrew since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lake Andrew?
Truck crashes in Kandiyohi County peak in October, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lake Andrew?
Since 2015, Kandiyohi County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Lake Andrew compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Kandiyohi County has 56.8 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lake Andrew?
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.