Rolling Forks, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rolling Forks: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rolling Forks and Pope County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pope County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 74 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pope County compares with Minnesota
Pope County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pope County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pope County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.8 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.1% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 14% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 13.2% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 51% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 61% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.3% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 24% below the state |
| After dark | 14.7% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Pope County has lower values than Minnesota for on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Pope County at a glance: 1 in 14 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 74 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pope County. They injured 35 people and killed 3.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 59 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Rolling Forks since 2015, this page uses Pope County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 35.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 17.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 22.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rolling Forks since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-18 (1) and SR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.8% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Rolling Forks fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pope County.
- 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 Pope County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-18 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pope County) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 28 | 12 |
| Mnth 29 | 8 |
| Mnth 104 | 6 |
| Mnth 114 | 5 |
| E Minnesota Ave | 3 |
| 190Th St | 2 |
| 2Nd St Se | 2 |
| County Rd 18 | 2 |
Rolling Forks at a glance
| Population | 119 |
| Land area | 34.7 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56381) | $77,146 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56381) | $236,232 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pope 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | +157% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 6 | +38% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | -9% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rolling Forks
How common are truck crashes in Rolling Forks?
Pope County has had 74 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 35 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Rolling Forks?
The worst month is February: 13.5% of truck crashes in Pope County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Rolling Forks?
Since 2015, Pope County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Rolling Forks compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Pope County records 53.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Rolling Forks?
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.