Morrison County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Morrison 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 180 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Morrison County compares with Minnesota
Morrison County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morrison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morrison County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.5 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 29.6% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.7% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.5% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
It runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Morrison County: December worst month: 15.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 180 crashes involving commercial trucks in Morrison County since 2015: 65 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 15.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.0%.
November through March accounts for 46.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 12.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 29.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
US-10 leads in Morrison County with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-25 (2), CR-24 120Th Ave (1) and CR-26 Nature Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Morrison County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 29.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Minnesota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Morrison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Morrison County) |
|---|---|
| US-10 | 5 |
| SR-25 | 2 |
| CR-24 120Th Ave | 1 |
| CR-26 Nature Rd | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morrison County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 10 | 67 |
| Mnth 27 | 11 |
| Mnth 25 | 9 |
| Mnth 371 | 7 |
| Nature Rd | 7 |
| 93Rd St | 5 |
| Dove Rd | 4 |
| Hwy | 4 |
Morrison County at a glance
| Population | 34,520 |
| Land area | 1,125.1 sq mi |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $70,173 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morrison 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 12 | +162% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 13 | +9% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 17 | +32% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Morrison County
ZIP codes in Morrison County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Morrison County
How many truck accidents are there in Morrison County?
Since 2015, 180 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Morrison County (65 injured, 7 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Morrison County?
Since 2015, US-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Morrison County: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Morrison County?
December has the most truck crashes in Morrison County, 15.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Morrison County?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Morrison County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Morrison County compare with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 44.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Morrison County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Morrison County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.