Sundown, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sundown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sundown and Redwood County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Redwood County numbers.
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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Redwood County: 7.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Minnesota: 3.0).
Overview
Redwood County has recorded 134 truck crashes since 2015, with 77 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 31 days.
Sundown had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Redwood County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.1% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 13.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.2% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Sundown since 2015: US-71 (2) and SR-68 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Sundown fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Redwood County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 2 |
| SR-68 | 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 |
Sundown at a glance
| Population | 173 |
| Land area | 35.9 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56224) | $71,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56224) | $116,947 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sundown
How common are truck crashes in Sundown?
Since 2015, 134 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Redwood County (77 injured, 11 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sundown?
The worst month is October: 12.7% of truck crashes in Redwood County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sundown?
Since 2015, Redwood County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Sundown compare with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 76.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Redwood County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Sundown?
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.