Acoma, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Acoma: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Acoma and McLeod County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use McLeod County numbers.
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 for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.0 across Minnesota.
Overview
McLeod County has recorded 210 truck crashes since 2015, with 133 people injured and 17 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
Acoma had 11 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use McLeod County numbers.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 16.8% 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 Acoma since 2015: SR-15 (2) and SR-22 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 4.8%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Acoma fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McLeod County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 2 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
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 |
Acoma at a glance
| Population | 1,138 |
| Land area | 31.5 sq mi |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55350) | $79,123 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55350) | $255,323 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 19. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Acoma
How many truck crashes happen in Acoma?
Since 2015, 210 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McLeod County (133 injured, 17 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Acoma?
Truck crashes in McLeod County peak in September, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Acoma?
Since 2015, McLeod County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Acoma compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
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 Acoma?
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.