Swift County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Swift 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
1 of 73 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Swift County compares with Minnesota
Swift County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Swift County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Swift County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.0 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.75 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 2.0× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.6% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 42.6% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.6× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.8% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 27% below the state |
| After dark | 26.5% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Swift County sits below Minnesota on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Swift County at a glance: 5.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Minnesota: 3.0).
Overview
Swift County has recorded 73 truck crashes since 2015, with 54 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 59 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in November (2.7%).
November through March accounts for 33.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 20.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 17.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Swift County since 2015: US-12 (2) and SR-9 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.4% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Swift County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Swift County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 42.6% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Swift County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Swift County) |
|---|---|
| US-12 | 2 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Swift County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 12 | 9 |
| Mnth 9 | 9 |
| 30Th St Sw | 6 |
| Hwy | 4 |
| 70Th Ave Se | 3 |
| Atlantic Ave | 3 |
| Kildare Ave | 3 |
| 130Th Ave Sw | 2 |
Swift County at a glance
| Population | 9,666 |
| Land area | 742.0 sq mi |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $64,301 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Swift 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 | 2 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 3 | +97% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 7 | +125% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 6 | -19% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Swift County
ZIP codes in Swift County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Swift County
How many truck crashes happen in Swift County?
Since 2015, 73 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Swift County (54 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Swift County?
The worst month is September: 13.7% of truck crashes in Swift County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Swift County?
Since 2015, Swift County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Swift County compared with Minnesota?
Swift County records 64.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Swift 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.