Hickory, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hickory: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hickory and Pennington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pennington County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 35 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Pennington County compares with Minnesota
Pennington County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pennington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pennington County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.3 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.6 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.9× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.7% | 25.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.4% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.1% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 8.6% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 58% below the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Pennington County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Minnesota on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Pennington County: 8.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.0 across Minnesota.
Overview
Pennington County has recorded 35 truck crashes since 2015, with 25 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 115 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Hickory since 2015, this page uses Pennington County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (17.1% of the year) and are lowest in July (2.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.0% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 20.0% of truck crashes.
25.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Hickory.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Pennington County.
Route planning tips for Hickory fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pennington County.
- 31.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Minnesota; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Pennington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pennington County) |
|---|---|
| Center St | 4 |
| Mnth 1 | 4 |
| Usth 59 | 4 |
| Csah 10 | 2 |
| Hwy | 2 |
| Mnth 32 | 2 |
| 170Th Ave Ne | 1 |
| 190Th St Ne | 1 |
Hickory at a glance
| Population | 64 |
| Land area | 35.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56684) | $73,750 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pennington 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 | 2 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 4 | +146% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 4 | +0% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 2 | -42% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hickory
How many truck accidents are there in Hickory?
Since 2015, 35 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pennington County (25 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hickory?
The worst month is August: 17.1% of truck crashes in Pennington County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hickory?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pennington County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Hickory compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Pennington County has 23.3 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hickory?
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.