Troy Township, Renville County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Troy Township, Renville County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Troy Township, Renville County 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. 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.
With 11 truck crashes reported in Troy Township, Renville County 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
Within this area, US-71 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come 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 Troy Township, Renville County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Renville County.
- Check whether your routes use US-71, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 27.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Minnesota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 |
Troy Township, Renville County at a glance
| Population | 248 |
| Land area | 34.8 sq mi |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56230) | $64,583 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56230) | $165,604 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Troy Township, Renville County
How many truck crashes happen in Troy Township, Renville County?
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 Troy Township, Renville County?
NHTSA data shows US-71 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Troy since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Troy Township, Renville County?
Truck crashes in Renville County peak in October, with 18.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Troy Township, Renville County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Renville County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Troy Township, Renville County compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 128.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Renville County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Troy Township, Renville County?
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.