Edison, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Edison: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Edison 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 |
Compared with Minnesota, Swift County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is 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.
Edison had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Swift County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 2.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.8% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 20.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.6% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Edison since 2015 were spread across roads: US-12 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Edison fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Swift County.
- 42.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Minnesota; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-12 | 2 |
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 |
Edison at a glance
| Population | 93 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56262) | $70,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56262) | $110,745 |
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. 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 Edison
How many truck crashes happen in Edison?
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 Edison?
The worst month is September: 13.7% of truck crashes in Swift County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Edison?
Since 2015, Swift County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Edison compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 64.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Swift County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Edison?
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.