Mahnomen County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mahnomen 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
0 of 22 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mahnomen County compares with Minnesota
Mahnomen County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mahnomen County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mahnomen County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.8 | 39.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.6 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 4.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.73 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 2.0× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.7% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.3% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 27.3% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 41% below the state |
| After dark | 9.1% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 55% below the state |
Mahnomen County sits below Minnesota on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Mahnomen County: 13.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.0 across Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 22 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mahnomen County. They injured 16 people and killed 3.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 182 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 31.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 27.3% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 18.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 22.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Mahnomen County since 2015: US-59 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Mahnomen County.
Route planning tips for Mahnomen County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mahnomen County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Mahnomen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Mahnomen County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mahnomen County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 59 | 8 |
| Mnth 200 | 4 |
| 270Th St | 2 |
| SR-59 | 2 |
| US-59 | 2 |
| 340Th Ave | 1 |
| 3Rd St | 1 |
| Csah 1 | 1 |
Mahnomen County at a glance
| Population | 5,296 |
| Land area | 557.9 sq mi |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $63,937 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mahnomen 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 | 1 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 2 | +60% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 2 | +11% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 2 | +8% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Mahnomen County
ZIP codes in Mahnomen County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Mahnomen County
How many truck accidents are there in Mahnomen County?
Mahnomen County has had 22 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 16 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Mahnomen County?
The worst month is August: 31.8% of truck crashes in Mahnomen County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Mahnomen County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mahnomen County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Mahnomen County compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Mahnomen County has 37.8 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Mahnomen County?
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.