Cedar Mills, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cedar Mills: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cedar Mills 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 has lower values than Minnesota for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher 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
McLeod County has recorded 210 truck crashes since 2015, with 133 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Cedar Mills since 2015; patterns below come from McLeod County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 39.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.8% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Cedar Mills since 2015: SR-22 (2) and SR-15 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Cedar Mills 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
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-22 | 2 |
| 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 |
Cedar Mills at a glance
| Population | 59 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 184 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 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cedar Mills
How many truck accidents are there in Cedar Mills?
Since 2015, 210 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McLeod County (133 injured, 17 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Cedar Mills?
Truck crashes in McLeod County peak in September, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Cedar Mills?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McLeod County since 2015, 4.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Cedar Mills compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 47.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McLeod County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Cedar Mills?
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.