Severance, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Severance: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Severance 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). Where it is 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
Police reported 150 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sibley County since 2015: 81 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Severance since 2015, this page uses Sibley County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 16.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 26.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Severance since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-4 (1).
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 Severance fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sibley County.
- 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 Sibley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-4 | 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 |
Severance at a glance
| Population | 221 |
| Land area | 36.8 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55335) | $62,206 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55335) | $149,988 |
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 Severance
How common are truck crashes in Severance?
150 truck crashes have been reported in Sibley County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 81 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Severance?
December has the most truck crashes in Sibley County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Severance?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Sibley County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does Severance compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Sibley County has 80.2 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Severance?
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.