Deerfield Township, Steele County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Deerfield Township, Steele County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Deerfield Township, Steele County 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 |
Steele County sits below Minnesota 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.
The headline for Steele County: December 18.6% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 387 crashes involving commercial trucks in Steele County since 2015: 120 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Deerfield Township, Steele County since 2015, this page uses Steele County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 42.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Deerfield happened on I-35 (2), SR-60 (2), CR-1 Cedar Ave (1), CR-17 (1) and CR-19 Glynnview Tr (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Deerfield Township, Steele County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Steele County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 42.2% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; schedule winter 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) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 2 |
| SR-60 | 2 |
| CR-1 Cedar Ave | 1 |
| CR-17 | 1 |
| CR-19 Glynnview Tr | 1 |
| CR-7 Lemond Rd | 1 |
| North St | 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 |
Deerfield Township, Steele County at a glance
| Population | 526 |
| Land area | 35.5 sq mi |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55049) | $90,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55049) | $243,449 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Deerfield Township, Steele County
How many truck crashes happen in Deerfield Township, Steele County?
Steele County has had 387 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 120 people and killing 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Deerfield Township, Steele County?
Truck crashes in Steele County peak in December, with 18.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Deerfield Township, Steele County?
Since 2015, Steele County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Deerfield Township, Steele County compared with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 87.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Steele County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Deerfield Township, Steele County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.