Martinsburg, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Martinsburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Martinsburg and Renville County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Renville County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 218 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Renville County compares with Minnesota
Renville County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Renville County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Renville County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 128.3 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.9% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.3% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.6% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Renville County has lower values than Minnesota for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Renville County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Minnesota.
Overview
Renville County has recorded 218 truck crashes since 2015, with 120 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Martinsburg since 2015, this page uses Renville County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (18.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.1% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 27.9% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Martinsburg happened on US-212 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Renville County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Martinsburg fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 27.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Minnesota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Renville County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-212 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Renville County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 212 | 44 |
| Mnth 4 | 21 |
| Mnth 19 | 13 |
| Usth 71 | 9 |
| Highway Ave | 7 |
| Csah 1 | 7 |
| SR-212 | 6 |
| Hwy | 5 |
Martinsburg at a glance
| Population | 158 |
| Land area | 36.5 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55342) | $64,861 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55342) | $172,050 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Renville 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 | 10 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 16 | +64% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 18 | +13% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 18 | -2% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 18 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Martinsburg
How many truck crashes happen in Martinsburg?
218 truck crashes have been reported in Renville County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 120 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Martinsburg?
October has the most truck crashes in Renville County, 18.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Martinsburg?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Renville County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Martinsburg compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Renville County records 128.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Martinsburg?
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.