Biscay, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Biscay: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Biscay 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.
The headline for McLeod County: 7.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.0 across Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 210 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McLeod County. They injured 133 people and killed 17.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
Biscay had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use McLeod County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.5% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (9.5%).
Road surface: 16.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Biscay happened on SR-22 (2), US-212 (2), 16th St E (1), Major Ave (1) and SR-15 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Biscay fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McLeod County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-22 | 2 |
| US-212 | 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 |
Biscay at a glance
| Population | 111 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,480 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55336) | $77,261 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55336) | $247,482 |
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 Biscay
How many truck crashes happen in Biscay?
Since 2015, 210 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McLeod County (133 injured, 17 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Biscay?
Truck crashes in McLeod County peak in September, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Biscay?
Since 2015, McLeod County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Biscay compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, McLeod County has 47.0 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Biscay?
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.