Mille Lacs County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mille Lacs County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 107 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mille Lacs County compares with Minnesota
Mille Lacs County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mille Lacs County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mille Lacs County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.0 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.0% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.0% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.0% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.0% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.0% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Mille Lacs County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Minnesota on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Mille Lacs County at a glance: 1 in 20 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.0%, against 2.8% for Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 107 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mille Lacs County since 2015: 50 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 40 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 15.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 0.9%.
November through March accounts for 45.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 23.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Mille Lacs County since 2015: 100th Ave (1), CR-13 60Th St (1), CR-18 (1), SR-23 (1) and SR-95 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.7% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Mille Lacs County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.0% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Mille Lacs County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Mille Lacs County) |
|---|---|
| 100th Ave | 1 |
| CR-13 60Th St | 1 |
| CR-18 | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-95 | 1 |
| US-169 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mille Lacs County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 169 | 33 |
| Mnth 95 | 15 |
| Mnth 23 | 10 |
| Hwy | 4 |
| Mnth 47 | 4 |
| Mnth 27 | 3 |
| 160Th St | 3 |
| 145Th Ave | 2 |
Mille Lacs County at a glance
| Population | 27,577 |
| Land area | 572.3 sq mi |
| Density | 48 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $84,509 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mille Lacs 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 | 3 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | +249% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 7 | -28% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 10 | +38% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Mille Lacs County
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Questions fleets ask about Mille Lacs County
How many truck accidents are there in Mille Lacs County?
Since 2015, 107 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mille Lacs County (50 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Mille Lacs County?
July has the most truck crashes in Mille Lacs County, 15.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Mille Lacs County?
Since 2015, Mille Lacs County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Mille Lacs County compare with Minnesota?
Mille Lacs County records 33.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Mille Lacs County?
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.