Rice, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rice: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rice and Benton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Benton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 211 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Benton County compares with Minnesota
Benton County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Benton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Benton County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.1 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.1% | 25.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.7% | 19.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.2% | 20.3% | 24.8% | same |
It runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Benton County: September the month with the most truck crashes: 15.2% of the year's total.
Overview
Benton County has recorded 211 truck crashes since 2015, with 99 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
With 17 truck crashes reported in Rice since 2015, this page uses Benton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (15.2% of the year) and are lowest in August (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.3% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (11.4%).
Road surface: 25.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Rice is US-10, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-24 120Th Ave (1), CR-26 Nature Rd (1) and CR-CSAH 2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Rice fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Benton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-10 | 4 |
| CR-24 120Th Ave | 1 |
| CR-26 Nature Rd | 1 |
| CR-CSAH 2 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Benton County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 10 | 74 |
| Mnth 23 | 18 |
| Mnth 95 | 9 |
| Mnth 15 | 8 |
| 3Rd St Se | 7 |
| Hwy | 7 |
| Mnth 25 | 5 |
| 1St St Ne | 5 |
Rice at a glance
| Population | 2,207 |
| Land area | 5.7 sq mi |
| Density | 387 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56367) | $101,771 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56367) | $284,870 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Benton 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 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 19 | +262% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 20 | +6% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 18 | -10% | 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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rice
How many truck crashes happen in Rice?
Since 2015, 211 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Benton County (99 injured, 10 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Rice?
Since 2015, US-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rice: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Rice?
The worst month is September: 15.2% of truck crashes in Benton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Rice?
Since 2015, Benton County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Rice compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 44.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Benton County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Rice?
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.