Horton, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Horton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Horton and Stevens County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Stevens County numbers.
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 |
Stevens County sits below Minnesota 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
Stevens County has recorded 55 truck crashes since 2015, with 39 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 77 days.
With 8 truck crashes reported in Horton since 2015, this page uses Stevens County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
19.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Horton since 2015: US-59 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Stevens County.
Route planning tips for Horton fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 28.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Minnesota.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Horton at a glance
| Population | 190 |
| Land area | 35.8 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56244) | $85,417 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56244) | $171,408 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Horton
How many truck crashes happen in Horton?
55 truck crashes have been reported in Stevens County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 39 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Horton?
The worst month is July: 16.4% of truck crashes in Stevens County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Horton?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Stevens County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Horton compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Stevens County records 48.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Horton?
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.