Meadow, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Meadow: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Meadow and Wadena County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wadena County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 70 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wadena County compares with Minnesota
Wadena County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wadena County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wadena County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.2 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.4% | 25.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.8% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.9% | 20.3% | 24.8% | same |
Wadena County sits below Minnesota on morning rush (6–10 am) 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 Wadena County: 10.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.0 across Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 70 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wadena County since 2015: 39 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 60 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Meadow since 2015, this page uses Wadena County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 18.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 1.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.8% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 12.9% of truck crashes.
25.4% 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 Meadow since 2015: CR-23 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Meadow fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wadena County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Wadena County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wadena County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 71 | 11 |
| Usth 10 | 8 |
| Ash Ave | 5 |
| Hwy | 4 |
| Jefferson St | 4 |
| Aspen Ave | 3 |
| Csah 23 | 3 |
| Main St | 3 |
Meadow at a glance
| Population | 223 |
| Land area | 36.1 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56477) | $57,857 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56477) | $187,052 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wadena 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 | 3 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 6 | +113% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 6 | +16% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 5 | -23% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Meadow
How many truck accidents are there in Meadow?
Since 2015, 70 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wadena County (39 injured, 7 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Meadow?
Truck crashes in Wadena County peak in March, with 18.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Meadow?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wadena County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Meadow compare with Minnesota?
Wadena County records 42.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Meadow?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.