Menahga, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Menahga: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Menahga 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 has lower values than Minnesota for 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
Wadena County has recorded 70 truck crashes since 2015, with 39 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 60 days in fully reported years.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Menahga 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.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (12.9%).
Road surface: 25.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Menahga since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Menahga fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Wadena County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Menahga at a glance
| Population | 1,366 |
| Land area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Density | 368 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56464) | $70,833 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56464) | $206,906 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Menahga
How many truck crashes happen in Menahga?
70 truck crashes have been reported in Wadena County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 39 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Menahga?
The worst month is March: 18.6% of truck crashes in Wadena County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Menahga?
Since 2015, Wadena County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Menahga compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wadena County has 42.2 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Menahga?
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.