Wing River, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wing River: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wing River 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 |
Compared with Minnesota, Wadena County is lower 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.
Wadena County at a glance: 10.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Minnesota: 3.0).
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.
Wing River had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Wadena County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (18.6% of the year) and are lowest in August (1.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.8% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for 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
Within this area, US-71 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by CR-2 (1), CR-23 (1) and US-10 (1).
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 Wing River fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-71 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 3 |
| CR-2 | 1 |
| CR-23 | 1 |
| US-10 | 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 |
Wing River at a glance
| Population | 444 |
| Land area | 36.0 sq mi |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56481) | $73,295 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56481) | $165,317 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wing River
How many truck accidents are there in Wing River?
Wadena County has had 70 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 39 people and killing 7.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Wing River?
NHTSA data shows US-71 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wing River since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Wing River?
The worst month is March: 18.6% of truck crashes in Wadena County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wing River?
Since 2015, Wadena County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Wing River compare with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 42.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wadena County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Wing River?
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.