Garvin, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Garvin: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Garvin and Lyon County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lyon County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 163 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lyon County compares with Minnesota
Lyon County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lyon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lyon County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.8 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.8% | 25.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.2% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.9% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 14.6% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Lyon County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Lyon County: March 12.9% of truck crashes happen in March, more than any other month.
Overview
Lyon County has recorded 163 truck crashes since 2015, with 83 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Garvin since 2015, this page uses Lyon County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 2.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.9% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (12.9%).
Road surface: 24.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Garvin since 2015: CR-12 166Th St (1) and US-59 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Garvin fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 31.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Minnesota.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Lyon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-12 166Th St | 1 |
| US-59 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lyon County) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 23 | 45 |
| Mnth 19 | 16 |
| Usth 59 | 15 |
| Mnth 68 | 8 |
| W Main St | 7 |
| E Main St | 6 |
| Hwy | 5 |
| 340Th St | 4 |
Garvin at a glance
| Population | 117 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 418 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56132) | $73,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56132) | $267,982 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lyon 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 | 8 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 13 | +64% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 14 | +10% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 15 | +6% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Garvin
How common are truck crashes in Garvin?
163 truck crashes have been reported in Lyon County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 83 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Garvin?
Truck crashes in Lyon County peak in March, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Garvin?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lyon County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Garvin compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 55.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lyon County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Garvin?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.