Parker Township, Morrison County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Parker Township, Morrison County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Parker Township, Morrison County and Morrison County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Morrison County numbers.
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 15.0% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 180 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Morrison County. They injured 65 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Parker Township, Morrison County since 2015, this page uses Morrison County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 15.0% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.2% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 12.8% of truck crashes.
29.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Parker since 2015: SR-27 (2) and US-10 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Parker Township, Morrison County fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 29.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Minnesota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Morrison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-27 | 2 |
| US-10 | 2 |
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 |
Parker Township, Morrison County at a glance
| Population | 473 |
| Land area | 38.4 sq mi |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56475) | $64,327 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56475) | $210,995 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Parker Township, Morrison County
How common are truck crashes in Parker Township, Morrison County?
180 truck crashes have been reported in Morrison County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 65 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Parker Township, Morrison County?
December has the most truck crashes in Morrison County, 15.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Parker Township, Morrison County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Morrison County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Parker Township, Morrison County compared with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Morrison County has 44.5 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Parker Township, Morrison County?
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.