Sibley County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sibley 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
3 of 150 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sibley County compares with Minnesota
Sibley County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sibley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sibley County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 80.2 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 26.1% | 25.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.6% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.5% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.4% | 20.3% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Minnesota, Sibley County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Sibley County at a glance: SR-19 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Sibley County.
Overview
Sibley County has recorded 150 truck crashes since 2015, with 81 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 30 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.5% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 16.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 26.1% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-19 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come CR-6 (1), SR-22 (1) and US-169 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Sibley County fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-19 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Sibley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Sibley County) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 3 |
| CR-6 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| US-169 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sibley County) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 22 | 17 |
| Mnth 5 | 17 |
| Mnth 19 | 16 |
| 551St Ave | 10 |
| Usth 169 | 10 |
| 336Th St | 6 |
| Hwy | 5 |
| Mnth 15 | 4 |
Sibley County at a glance
| Population | 15,194 |
| Land area | 588.8 sq mi |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $76,801 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sibley 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 | 3 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 9 | +179% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 10 | +4% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 13 | +34% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Sibley County
ZIP codes in Sibley County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Sibley County
How many truck crashes happen in Sibley County?
Since 2015, 150 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sibley County (81 injured, 5 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Sibley County?
NHTSA data shows SR-19 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in Sibley County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sibley County?
Truck crashes in Sibley County peak in December, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sibley County?
Since 2015, Sibley County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Sibley County compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Sibley County has 80.2 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Sibley County?
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.