Stevens County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stevens County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 55 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stevens County compares with Minnesota
Stevens County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stevens County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stevens County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.1 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.7 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.9× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.2% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 25% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.8% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 11.5% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Stevens County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Stevens County at a glance: 7.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.0 across Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 55 crashes involving commercial trucks in Stevens County since 2015: 39 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 77 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (16.4% of the year) and are lowest in May (1.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 19.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Stevens County since 2015 were spread across roads: US-59 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Stevens County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Stevens County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.8% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Stevens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Stevens County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stevens County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 59 | 16 |
| Mnth 9 | 8 |
| Mnth 28 | 4 |
| 600Th Ave | 3 |
| Atlantic Ave | 3 |
| Csah 1 | 3 |
| 130Th St | 2 |
| 230Th St | 2 |
Stevens County at a glance
| Population | 9,819 |
| Land area | 563.7 sq mi |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $76,629 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stevens 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 | 1 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | +280% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | +29% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | -12% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Stevens County
ZIP codes in Stevens County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Stevens County
How common are truck crashes in Stevens County?
Since 2015, 55 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Stevens County (39 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Stevens County?
The worst month is July: 16.4% of truck crashes in Stevens County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Stevens County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Stevens County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Stevens County compare with Minnesota?
Stevens County records 48.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Stevens County?
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.