Lac qui Parle County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lac qui Parle County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 41 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lac qui Parle County compares with Minnesota
Lac qui Parle County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lac qui Parle County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lac qui Parle County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.8 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 4.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.0% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 61% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 32.5% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Lac qui Parle County sits below Minnesota on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Lac qui Parle County at a glance: 12.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.0 across Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 41 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lac qui Parle County. They injured 25 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 100 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 14.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 2.4%.
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 12.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.0% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Lac qui Parle County happened on US-212 (2), CR-7 121St Ave (1) and US-75 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 4.9% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Lac qui Parle County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Lac qui Parle County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lac qui Parle County) |
|---|---|
| US-212 | 2 |
| CR-7 121St Ave | 1 |
| US-75 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lac qui Parle County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 212 | 15 |
| Usth 75 | 7 |
| 291St Ave | 2 |
| 300Th St | 2 |
| Hwy | 2 |
| Usth 59 | 2 |
| 121St Ave | 1 |
| 155Th Ave | 1 |
Lac qui Parle County at a glance
| Population | 6,636 |
| Land area | 765.0 sq mi |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $72,225 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lac qui Parle 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | +56% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 3 | -18% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | +35% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lac qui Parle County
ZIP codes in Lac qui Parle County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Lac qui Parle County
How many truck accidents are there in Lac qui Parle County?
41 truck crashes have been reported in Lac qui Parle County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 25 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lac qui Parle County?
The worst month is March: 14.6% of truck crashes in Lac qui Parle County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lac qui Parle County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Lac qui Parle County since 2015 (4.9% of truck crashes).
How does Lac qui Parle County compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 54.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lac qui Parle County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lac qui Parle County?
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.