Green Isle, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Green Isle: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Green Isle 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
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 Green Isle: US-212 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Green Isle.
Overview
Police reported 150 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sibley County since 2015: 81 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 30 days.
Only 9 truck crashes were reported in Green Isle since 2015; patterns below come from Sibley County as a whole.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.3%).
November through March accounts for 45.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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, US-212 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-19 (2), 16th St E (1) and CR-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Green Isle fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sibley County.
- Check whether your routes use US-212, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-212 | 3 |
| SR-19 | 2 |
| 16th St E | 1 |
| CR-6 | 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 |
Green Isle at a glance
| Population | 694 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 684 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55338) | $86,563 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55338) | $273,819 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Green Isle
How many truck crashes happen in Green Isle?
150 truck crashes have been reported in Sibley County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 81 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Green Isle?
NHTSA data shows US-212 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Green Isle since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Green Isle?
December has the most truck crashes in Sibley County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Green Isle?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Sibley County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does Green Isle 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 Green Isle?
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.