Elmer Township, Pipestone County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Elmer Township, Pipestone County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Elmer Township, Pipestone County and Pipestone County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pipestone County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 62 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pipestone County compares with Minnesota
Pipestone County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pipestone County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pipestone County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.9 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.9 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 4.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.76 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 2.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.0% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 34% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.1% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 73% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.2% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Pipestone County sits below Minnesota on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Pipestone County: 11.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.0 in Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 62 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pipestone County since 2015: 45 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 68 days in fully reported years.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Elmer Township, Pipestone County since 2015, this page uses Pipestone County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 14.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 1.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.1% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 14.5% of truck crashes.
17.0% 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 Elmer since 2015: SR-30 (2), CR-2 (1) and SR-23 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.6% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Elmer Township, Pipestone County fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pipestone County.
- 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 Pipestone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-30 | 2 |
| CR-2 | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pipestone County) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 23 | 15 |
| Mnth 30 | 5 |
| Usth 75 | 4 |
| 180Th Ave | 2 |
| 201St St | 2 |
| 21St St | 2 |
| 8Th Ave Ne | 2 |
| Mechanic St | 2 |
Elmer Township, Pipestone County at a glance
| Population | 228 |
| Land area | 35.4 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56128) | $71,875 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56128) | $180,979 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pipestone 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 | 5 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 6 | +22% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 5 | -9% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 5 | -6% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Elmer Township, Pipestone County
How many truck crashes happen in Elmer Township, Pipestone County?
Pipestone County has had 62 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 45 people and killing 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Elmer Township, Pipestone County?
The worst month is November: 14.5% of truck crashes in Pipestone County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Elmer Township, Pipestone County?
Since 2015, Pipestone County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Elmer Township, Pipestone County compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Pipestone County has 58.9 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Elmer Township, Pipestone 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.