Aurora Township, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Aurora Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Aurora Township and Steele County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Steele County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 387 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Steele County compares with Minnesota
Steele County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Steele County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Steele County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 87.4 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 37% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 42.2% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.3% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.2% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 26.1% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Steele County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Steele County at a glance: December 18.6% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other month.
Overview
Steele County has recorded 387 truck crashes since 2015, with 120 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
Aurora Township had 5 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Steele County numbers.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 18.6% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 54.2% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
42.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Aurora since 2015 were spread across roads: US-14 (2) and CR-7 Lemond Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Aurora Township fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 42.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Minnesota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Steele County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-14 | 2 |
| CR-7 Lemond Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Steele County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 85 |
| Usth 14 | 19 |
| Mineral Springs Rd Ne | 8 |
| W Frontage Rd | 5 |
| Csah 45 | 4 |
| 10Th St Sw | 3 |
| Hoffman Dr | 3 |
| Hoffman Dr Nw | 3 |
Aurora Township at a glance
| Population | 517 |
| Land area | 36.0 sq mi |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55924) | $78,558 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55924) | $248,011 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Steele 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 | 19 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 36 | +93% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 32 | -11% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 34 | +5% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Aurora Township
How common are truck crashes in Aurora Township?
Steele County has had 387 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 120 people and killing 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Aurora Township?
The worst month is December: 18.6% of truck crashes in Steele County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Aurora Township?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Steele County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How does Aurora Township compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 87.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Steele County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Aurora Township?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.