Cornish Township, Sibley County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cornish Township, Sibley County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cornish Township, Sibley County and Sibley County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sibley County numbers.
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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Sibley County sits below Minnesota on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Sibley County: December 13.3% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other month.
Overview
Sibley County has recorded 150 truck crashes since 2015, with 81 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
Cornish Township, Sibley County had 11 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Sibley County numbers.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.5% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (16.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 26.1% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Cornish.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Cornish Township, Sibley County fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Sibley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Cornish Township, Sibley County at a glance
| Population | 241 |
| Land area | 35.4 sq mi |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55396) | $75,680 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55396) | $201,214 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 13 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, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cornish Township, Sibley County
How many truck accidents are there in Cornish Township, Sibley County?
Sibley County has had 150 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 81 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Cornish Township, Sibley County?
December has the most truck crashes in Sibley County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Cornish Township, Sibley County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Sibley County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Cornish Township, Sibley County compare with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 80.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sibley County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Cornish Township, 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.