Connelly, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Connelly: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Connelly 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
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 sits below Minnesota on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Wilkin County at a glance: 50.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 25.6% in Minnesota.
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 10 truck crashes reported in Connelly since 2015, this page uses Wilkin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (16.0% of the year) and are lowest in July (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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Connelly happened on CR-182ND Ave Se Red River Road (1) and SR-210 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Connelly fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wilkin County.
- 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
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 Wilkin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-182ND Ave Se Red River Road | 1 |
| 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 |
Connelly at a glance
| Population | 97 |
| Land area | 24.4 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56520) | $64,792 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56520) | $172,949 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Connelly
How common are truck crashes in Connelly?
Since 2015, 175 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wilkin County (42 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Connelly?
October has the most truck crashes in Wilkin County, 16.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Connelly?
Since 2015, Wilkin County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Connelly compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
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 Connelly?
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.