Villard Township, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Villard Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Villard 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 has lower values than Minnesota for morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Todd County at a glance: January worst month: 13.8% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average 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 4 truck crashes were reported in Villard Township since 2015; patterns below come from Todd County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 3.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.8% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
33.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Villard happened on CR-2 (1) and SR-210 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Villard 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.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| CR-2 | 1 |
| SR-210 | 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 |
Villard Township at a glance
| Population | 692 |
| Land area | 30.2 sq mi |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56466) | $61,910 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56466) | $233,968 |
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 Villard Township
How many truck accidents are there in Villard Township?
Todd County has had 174 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 88 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Villard Township?
The worst month is January: 13.8% of truck crashes in Todd County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Villard Township?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Todd County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Villard Township compared with Minnesota?
Todd County records 57.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Villard Township?
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.