Wilkin County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wilkin County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 175 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wilkin County compares with Minnesota
Wilkin County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wilkin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wilkin County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 235.0 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 6.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 37% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 78% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 50.6% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.4% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.3% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 58.0% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 35.2% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Wilkin County has lower values than Minnesota for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Wilkin County at a glance: 50.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Overview
Wilkin County has recorded 175 truck crashes since 2015, with 42 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 16.0% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (1.1%).
November through March accounts for 58.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 11.4% of truck crashes.
50.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Wilkin County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-210 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Wilkin County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wilkin County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 50.6% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Wilkin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Wilkin County) |
|---|---|
| SR-210 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wilkin County) |
|---|---|
| Isth 94 | 90 |
| Mnth 9 | 7 |
| 330Th St | 6 |
| Mnth 210 | 6 |
| Usth 75 | 5 |
| Mnth 55 | 4 |
| 320Th Ave | 3 |
| Isth 94 Wb Mp 29 | 3 |
Wilkin County at a glance
| Population | 6,268 |
| Land area | 751.0 sq mi |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $73,314 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Wilkin 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 | 5 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | +62% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 12 | +37% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 18 | +48% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Wilkin County
ZIP codes in Wilkin County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Wilkin County
How many truck crashes happen in Wilkin County?
175 truck crashes have been reported in Wilkin County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 42 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wilkin County?
October has the most truck crashes in Wilkin County, 16.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Wilkin County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wilkin County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Wilkin County compare with Minnesota?
Wilkin County records 235.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Wilkin County?
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.