North Germany, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Germany: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in North Germany 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 runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Wadena County: 10.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.0 in 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 2 truck crashes reported in North Germany since 2015, this page uses Wadena County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 18.6% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.4% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of North Germany happened on US-71 (2) and CR-23 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 North Germany 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) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 2 |
| 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 |
North Germany at a glance
| Population | 304 |
| Land area | 36.0 sq mi |
| Density | 8 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 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 North Germany
How common are truck crashes in North Germany?
Wadena County has had 70 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 39 people and killing 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in North Germany?
Truck crashes in Wadena County peak in March, with 18.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in North Germany?
Since 2015, Wadena County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in North Germany compared with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 42.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wadena County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in North Germany?
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.