Woodland Township, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Woodland Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Woodland Township and Wright County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wright County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Wright County compares with Minnesota
Wright County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wright County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wright County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.5 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 13% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 22% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 30.0% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.5% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.5% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.3% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.5% | 20.3% | 24.8% | same |
Wright County has lower values than Minnesota for deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Wright County: 26.5% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Minnesota: 19.1%).
Overview
Police reported 975 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wright County since 2015: 441 people were injured and 25 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 10 truck crashes were reported in Woodland Township since 2015; patterns below come from Wright County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.3% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 30.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Woodland since 2015: SR-7 (2), US-12 (2), CR-6 (1) and Railroad Ave E (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 25 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (20%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Woodland Township fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wright County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 31.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Minnesota; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 30.0% 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 Wright County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 2 |
| US-12 | 2 |
| CR-6 | 1 |
| Railroad Ave E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wright County) |
|---|---|
| Isth 94 | 424 |
| Mnth 55 | 28 |
| Usth 12 | 24 |
| Mnth 24 | 24 |
| Mnth 25 | 16 |
| 10Th Ave | 12 |
| Mnth 101 | 10 |
| Pine St | 9 |
Woodland Township at a glance
| Population | 1,174 |
| Land area | 32.7 sq mi |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55363) | $101,989 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55363) | $289,935 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wright 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 | 10 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 58 | +463% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 63 | +8% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 94 | +49% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 94 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Woodland Township
How common are truck crashes in Woodland Township?
Wright County has had 975 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 441 people and killing 25.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Woodland Township?
February has the most truck crashes in Wright County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Woodland Township?
25 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wright County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Woodland Township compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Wright County has 53.5 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Woodland Township?
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.