Bradford Township, Wilkin County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bradford Township, Wilkin County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bradford Township, Wilkin County and Wilkin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wilkin County numbers.
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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Compared with Minnesota, Wilkin County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Wilkin County: 50.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Overview
Wilkin County has recorded 175 truck crashes since 2015, with 42 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 25 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Bradford Township, Wilkin County since 2015, this page uses Wilkin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 16.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 1.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 58.0% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (11.4%).
Road surface: 50.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of Bradford since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Bradford Township, Wilkin County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 50.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Minnesota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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
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 (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 |
Bradford Township, Wilkin County at a glance
| Population | 78 |
| Land area | 35.4 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56522) | $82,361 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56522) | $150,543 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Bradford Township, Wilkin County
How common are truck crashes in Bradford Township, 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 Bradford Township, Wilkin County?
October has the most truck crashes in Wilkin County, 16.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bradford Township, Wilkin County?
Since 2015, Wilkin County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bradford Township, Wilkin County compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Wilkin County has 235.0 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bradford Township, Wilkin County?
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.