Burtrum, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Burtrum: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Burtrum 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 |
Todd County has lower values than Minnesota for morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Burtrum since 2015; patterns below come from Todd County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.8% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (3.4%).
November through March accounts for 52.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Burtrum since 2015: SR-27 (1) and US-71 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Burtrum fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Todd County.
- 33.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Minnesota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 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 |
Burtrum at a glance
| Population | 122 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 215 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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Burtrum
How common are truck crashes in Burtrum?
174 truck crashes have been reported in Todd County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 88 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Burtrum?
Truck crashes in Todd County peak in January, with 13.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Burtrum?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Todd County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How does Burtrum compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 57.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Todd County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Burtrum?
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.