Pillsbury, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pillsbury: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pillsbury 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Pillsbury: SR-40 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Pillsbury.
Overview
Police reported 73 crashes involving commercial trucks in Swift County since 2015: 54 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 59 days in fully reported years.
Pillsbury had 1 reported truck crash 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.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (20.5%).
17.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
SR-40 leads within 10 miles of Pillsbury with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Ts-349 120th St Se (1) and US-12 (1).
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 Pillsbury fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Swift County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-40 | 3 |
| Ts-349 120th St Se | 1 |
| US-12 | 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 |
Pillsbury at a glance
| Population | 282 |
| Land area | 34.7 sq mi |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56252) | $82,571 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56252) | $206,925 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pillsbury
How many truck accidents are there in Pillsbury?
Since 2015, 73 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Swift County (54 injured, 4 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Pillsbury?
NHTSA data shows SR-40 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pillsbury since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pillsbury?
The worst month is September: 13.7% of truck crashes in Swift County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pillsbury?
Since 2015, Swift County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Pillsbury compare with Minnesota?
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 Pillsbury?
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.