Hadley, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hadley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hadley and Murray County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Murray County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 68 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Murray County compares with Minnesota
Murray County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Murray County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Murray County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.5 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.88 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 2.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.0% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 22% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.4% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Murray County has lower values than Minnesota for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Murray County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.8% for Minnesota.
Overview
Murray County has recorded 68 truck crashes since 2015, with 59 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 62 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Hadley since 2015, this page uses Murray County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 1.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.1% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 14.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.0% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Hadley happened on CR-12 166Th St (1) and US-59 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Murray County.
Route planning tips for Hadley fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 29.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Minnesota.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Murray County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-12 166Th St | 1 |
| US-59 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Murray County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 59 | 17 |
| Mnth 91 | 9 |
| Hwy | 6 |
| Mnth 30 | 4 |
| 71St St | 3 |
| 156Th St | 3 |
| 101St St | 2 |
| 110Th Ave | 2 |
Hadley at a glance
| Population | 55 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 187 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56151) | $74,167 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56151) | $148,356 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Murray 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | -6% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 7 | +103% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | -35% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hadley
How many truck crashes happen in Hadley?
Murray County has had 68 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 59 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hadley?
Truck crashes in Murray County peak in January, with 14.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hadley?
Since 2015, Murray County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hadley compared with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Murray County has 73.5 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hadley?
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.