Scandia Township, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Scandia Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Scandia Township 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Polk County: 7.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.0 in Minnesota.
Overview
Polk County has recorded 210 truck crashes since 2015, with 107 people injured and 15 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Scandia Township since 2015; patterns below come from Polk County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 16.2% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (3.3%).
November through March accounts for 43.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (13.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 28.1% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Scandia since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-9 (1) and US-75 (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 Scandia Township fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Polk County.
- 28.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Minnesota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Polk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-9 | 1 |
| US-75 | 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 |
Scandia Township at a glance
| Population | 66 |
| Land area | 36.0 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56517) | $92,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56517) | $165,430 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Scandia Township
How many truck accidents are there in Scandia Township?
Since 2015, 210 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Polk County (107 injured, 15 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Scandia Township?
The worst month is October: 16.2% of truck crashes in Polk County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Scandia Township?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Polk County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Scandia Township compared with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Polk County has 57.4 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Scandia Township?
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.