Wolverton, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wolverton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wolverton 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 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.
What stands out in Wilkin County: 50.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 175 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wilkin County. They injured 42 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Wolverton 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.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 11.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 50.6% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wolverton since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-81 (1), I-29 (1) and SR-46 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.6% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Wolverton fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 50.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Minnesota), plan winter equipment 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-81 | 1 |
| I-29 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 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 |
Wolverton at a glance
| Population | 122 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 350 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56594) | $95,833 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56594) | $224,990 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wolverton
How common are truck crashes in Wolverton?
Since 2015, 175 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wilkin County (42 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Wolverton?
October has the most truck crashes in Wilkin County, 16.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Wolverton?
Since 2015, Wilkin County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Wolverton compare with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 235.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wilkin County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Wolverton?
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.