Grange, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grange: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Grange 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
Pipestone County has recorded 62 truck crashes since 2015, with 45 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 68 days.
Grange had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Pipestone County numbers.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (14.5%).
Road surface: 17.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Grange since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-30 (2) and SR-23 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Grange fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Pipestone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-30 | 2 |
| 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 |
Grange at a glance
| Population | 205 |
| Land area | 36.1 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56164) | $74,201 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56164) | $148,595 |
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 Grange
How many truck accidents are there in Grange?
Since 2015, 62 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pipestone County (45 injured, 7 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Grange?
Truck crashes in Pipestone County peak in November, with 14.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Grange?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Pipestone County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Grange compare with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 58.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pipestone County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Grange?
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.