Swan River, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Swan River: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Swan River 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Morrison County: December worst month: 15.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 180 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Morrison County. They injured 65 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Swan River since 2015, this page uses Morrison County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 15.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.2% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out 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 within 10 miles of Swan River with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-24 120Th Ave (1), CR-26 Nature Rd (1) and SR-27 (1).
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 Swan River fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Morrison County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 29.6% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Morrison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-10 | 4 |
| 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 |
Swan River at a glance
| Population | 737 |
| Land area | 37.2 sq mi |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56314) | $95,972 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56314) | $254,703 |
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 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 Swan River
How common are truck crashes in Swan River?
180 truck crashes have been reported in Morrison County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 65 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Swan River?
NHTSA data shows US-10 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Swan River since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Swan River?
The worst month is December: 15.0% of truck crashes in Morrison County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Swan River?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Morrison County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Swan River compared with Minnesota?
Morrison County records 44.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Swan River?
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.