Ellsworth Township, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ellsworth Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ellsworth Township and Meeker County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Meeker County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 143 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Meeker County compares with Minnesota
Meeker County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Meeker County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Meeker County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.5 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.8% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 27% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.6% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 14.8% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Meeker 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.
Meeker County at a glance: 1 in 21 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.7%, vs 2.8% in Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 143 crashes involving commercial trucks in Meeker County since 2015: 79 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 31 days.
Ellsworth Township had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Meeker County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (14.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.5%).
November through March accounts for 43.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 11.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.8% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ellsworth since 2015: SR-22 (3) and SR-15 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.9% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Ellsworth Township fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Meeker County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-22 | 3 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Meeker County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 12 | 30 |
| Mnth 15 | 18 |
| Sibley Ave | 9 |
| Depot St | 8 |
| Mnth 22 | 8 |
| Mnth 24 | 7 |
| Hwy | 5 |
| Mnth 4 | 5 |
Ellsworth Township at a glance
| Population | 849 |
| Land area | 29.9 sq mi |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55324) | $83,269 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55324) | $351,987 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Meeker 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 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 8 | +58% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 10 | +17% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 13 | +33% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ellsworth Township
How many truck accidents are there in Ellsworth Township?
Since 2015, 143 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Meeker County (79 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ellsworth Township?
Truck crashes in Meeker County peak in October, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ellsworth Township?
Since 2015, Meeker County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Ellsworth Township compare with Minnesota?
Meeker County records 49.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Ellsworth Township?
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.