Iona Township, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Iona Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Iona Township 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 sits below Minnesota on 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
Todd County has recorded 174 truck crashes since 2015, with 88 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 25 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Iona Township since 2015; patterns below come from Todd County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.8% of the year) and are lowest in August (3.4%).
November through March accounts for 52.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
33.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Iona since 2015: CR-11 (1), CR-14 (1) and US-71 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Iona Township fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 33.7% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-11 | 1 |
| CR-14 | 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 |
Iona Township at a glance
| Population | 524 |
| Land area | 36.2 sq mi |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56440) | $53,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56440) | $130,000 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Iona Township
How many truck accidents are there in Iona Township?
Since 2015, 174 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Todd County (88 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Iona Township?
January has the most truck crashes in Todd County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Iona Township?
Since 2015, Todd County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Iona Township compared with Minnesota?
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 Iona Township?
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.