Redwood County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Redwood County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 134 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Redwood County compares with Minnesota
Redwood County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Redwood County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Redwood County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.9 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.8 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 72% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.2% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 21% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.3% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 51% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.1% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 26% below the state |
| After dark | 13.2% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Redwood County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Redwood County at a glance: 7.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.0 in Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 134 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Redwood County. They injured 77 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 31 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.1% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 13.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 20.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
SR-68 leads in Redwood County with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-4 (1), CR-9 390Th St (1) and SR-19 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Redwood County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Redwood County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-68; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Redwood County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Redwood County) |
|---|---|
| SR-68 | 2 |
| CR-4 | 1 |
| CR-9 390Th St | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| US-14 | 1 |
| US-71 | 1 |
| Us-Mn19 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Redwood County) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 19 | 26 |
| Usth 71 | 24 |
| Mnth 68 | 9 |
| Hwy | 8 |
| Usth 14 | 7 |
| Csah 6 | 5 |
| Csah 2 | 4 |
| Csah 4 | 4 |
Redwood County at a glance
| Population | 15,254 |
| Land area | 878.6 sq mi |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $69,994 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Redwood 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 | 7 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 8 | +18% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 11 | +38% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 12 | +11% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Redwood County
ZIP codes in Redwood County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Redwood County
How many truck crashes happen in Redwood County?
Since 2015, 134 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Redwood County (77 injured, 11 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Redwood County?
Since 2015, SR-68 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Redwood County: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Redwood County?
The worst month is October: 12.7% of truck crashes in Redwood County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Redwood County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Redwood County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Redwood County compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Redwood County has 76.9 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Redwood County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.