McLeod County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in McLeod 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
10 of 210 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McLeod County compares with Minnesota
McLeod County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McLeod County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McLeod County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.0 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.7× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.8% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 34% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.4% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 50% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 21.1% | 20.3% | 24.8% | same |
McLeod County sits below Minnesota on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
McLeod County at a glance: 7.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.0 in Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 210 crashes involving commercial trucks in McLeod County since 2015: 133 people were injured and 17 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.5% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
16.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in McLeod County is US-212, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-22 (2), SR-7 (2) and 16th St E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 4.8% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for McLeod County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McLeod County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-212; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 McLeod County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in McLeod County) |
|---|---|
| US-212 | 3 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| 16th St E | 1 |
| Major Ave | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McLeod County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 212 | 47 |
| Mnth 15 | 34 |
| Mnth 7 | 18 |
| Mnth 22 | 17 |
| 4Th Ave Nw | 5 |
| Babcock Ave | 5 |
| Hwy | 4 |
| Major Ave | 3 |
McLeod County at a glance
| Population | 36,780 |
| Land area | 491.5 sq mi |
| Density | 75 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $81,421 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McLeod 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 | 5 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 15 | +185% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 14 | -9% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 19 | +39% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 19. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about McLeod County
How many truck accidents are there in McLeod County?
210 truck crashes have been reported in McLeod County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 133 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in McLeod County?
NHTSA data shows US-212 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in McLeod County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in McLeod County?
The worst month is September: 13.3% of truck crashes in McLeod County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in McLeod County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in McLeod County since 2015 (4.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in McLeod County compared with Minnesota?
McLeod County records 47.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in McLeod County?
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.