Olivia, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Olivia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Olivia 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 sits below Minnesota on garbage-truck share, 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.
Renville County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.8% for Minnesota.
Overview
Renville County has recorded 218 truck crashes since 2015, with 120 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
Olivia had 9 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Renville County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 18.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.2%.
November through March accounts for 45.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
27.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Olivia is US-71, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-1 (1), CR-4 (1) and US-212 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Renville County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Olivia fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Renville County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-71; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 27.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Minnesota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Renville County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 2 |
| CR-1 | 1 |
| CR-4 | 1 |
| 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 |
Olivia at a glance
| Population | 2,306 |
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Density | 952 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56277) | $70,326 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56277) | $187,763 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Olivia
How many truck accidents are there in Olivia?
218 truck crashes have been reported in Renville County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 120 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Olivia?
US-71 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Olivia since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Olivia?
The worst month is October: 18.3% of truck crashes in Renville County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Olivia?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Renville County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Olivia compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Renville County has 128.3 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Olivia?
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.