De Graff, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in De Graff: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in De Graff and Swift County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Swift County numbers.
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.
The headline for Swift County: 5.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.0 across Minnesota.
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in De Graff since 2015, this page uses Swift County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 2.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.8% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of De Graff happened on SR-9 (1) and Ts-349 120th St Se (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for De Graff fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 42.6% 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
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 Swift County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-9 | 1 |
| Ts-349 120th St Se | 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 |
De Graff at a glance
| Population | 108 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 131 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56271) | $64,861 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56271) | $223,867 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 6 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about De Graff
How many truck crashes happen in De Graff?
73 truck crashes have been reported in Swift County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 54 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in De Graff?
September has the most truck crashes in Swift County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in De Graff?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Swift County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How does De Graff compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Swift County records 64.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in De Graff?
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.