Burnhamville, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Burnhamville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Burnhamville and Todd County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Todd County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 174 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Todd County compares with Minnesota
Todd County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Todd County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Todd County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.1 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 33.7% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 32% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.1% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.8% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.0% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Todd County is lower on morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Todd County at a glance: January 13.8% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 174 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Todd County. They injured 88 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
Burnhamville had 5 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Todd County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 3.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.8% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 33.7% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Burnhamville happened on SR-27 (1) and US-71 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Burnhamville fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Todd County.
- With 33.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Minnesota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Todd County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-27 | 1 |
| US-71 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Todd County) |
|---|---|
| Isth 94 | 46 |
| Usth 71 | 23 |
| Mnth 27 | 10 |
| Usth 10 | 7 |
| Mnth 210 | 7 |
| Csah 11 | 6 |
| Hwy | 5 |
| Cr-89 | 3 |
Burnhamville at a glance
| Population | 805 |
| Land area | 31.5 sq mi |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56318) | $84,297 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56318) | $268,311 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Todd 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 | 4 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 13 | +211% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 13 | -4% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 17 | +31% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Burnhamville
How common are truck crashes in Burnhamville?
Since 2015, 174 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Todd County (88 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Burnhamville?
January has the most truck crashes in Todd County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Burnhamville?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Todd County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Burnhamville compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Todd County has 57.1 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Burnhamville?
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.