East Grand Forks, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in East Grand Forks: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in East Grand Forks and Polk County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Polk County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 210 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Polk County compares with Minnesota
Polk County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Polk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Polk County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.4 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.8 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.1% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.2% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Polk County is lower on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Polk County: 7.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.0 across Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 210 crashes involving commercial trucks in Polk County since 2015: 107 people were injured and 15 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
With 29 truck crashes reported in East Grand Forks since 2015, this page uses Polk County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (16.2% of the year) and are lowest in July (3.3%).
November through March accounts for 43.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 13.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 28.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of East Grand Forks is US-2, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-69TH St S (1), I-29 (1) and US-02 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for East Grand Forks fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Polk County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-2; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 28.1% 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
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 Polk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 3 |
| CR-69TH St S | 1 |
| I-29 | 1 |
| US-02 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Polk County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 2 | 48 |
| Usth 75 | 16 |
| Mnth 220 | 6 |
| Hwy | 6 |
| 170Th St Sw | 5 |
| Gateway Dr Nw | 5 |
| 150Th St Sw | 4 |
| 430Th St Se | 4 |
East Grand Forks at a glance
| Population | 8,915 |
| Land area | 5.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,499 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56721) | $82,525 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56721) | $258,211 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Polk 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 | 8 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 17 | +114% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 18 | +3% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 17 | -4% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about East Grand Forks
How many truck accidents are there in East Grand Forks?
210 truck crashes have been reported in Polk County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 107 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in East Grand Forks?
NHTSA data shows US-2 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of East Grand Forks since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in East Grand Forks?
Truck crashes in Polk County peak in October, with 16.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in East Grand Forks?
Since 2015, Polk County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How does East Grand Forks compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Polk County records 57.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in East Grand Forks?
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.