Stewart, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stewart: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Stewart 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). Where it is higher: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Stewart since 2015, this page uses McLeod County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Stewart since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-15 (1) and US-212 (1).
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 Stewart fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 McLeod County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 1 |
| US-212 | 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 |
Stewart at a glance
| Population | 470 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 581 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55385) | $78,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55385) | $206,807 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 19 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Stewart
How many truck crashes happen in Stewart?
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 Stewart?
September has the most truck crashes in McLeod County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Stewart?
Since 2015, McLeod County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Stewart 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 Stewart?
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.