Raymond, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Raymond: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Raymond 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.
What stands out in Kandiyohi County: 6.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.0 across Minnesota.
Overview
Kandiyohi County has recorded 292 truck crashes since 2015, with 155 people injured and 21 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in Raymond since 2015; patterns below come from Kandiyohi County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.1% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Raymond is SR-40, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by 60th St Sw (1), Kandi Chippewa Line St (1) and SR-23 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Raymond fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-40; 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
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-40 | 2 |
| 60th St Sw | 1 |
| Kandi Chippewa Line St | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| Sr-Highway 40 | 1 |
| US-12 | 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 |
Raymond at a glance
| Population | 796 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 898 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56282) | $69,896 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56282) | $220,159 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 25. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Raymond
How many truck crashes happen in Raymond?
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 Raymond?
Since 2015, SR-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Raymond: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Raymond?
Truck crashes in Kandiyohi County peak in October, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Raymond?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Kandiyohi County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Raymond 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 Raymond?
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.