Lincoln Township, Blue Earth County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lincoln Township, Blue Earth County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lincoln Township, Blue Earth County and Blue Earth County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Blue Earth County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 358 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Blue Earth County compares with Minnesota
Blue Earth County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Blue Earth County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Blue Earth County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.8 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 25% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.8% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 22% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.1% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.5% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 17.4% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Blue Earth County sits below Minnesota on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Blue Earth County: December the month with the most truck crashes: 12.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 358 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Blue Earth County. They injured 125 people and killed 15.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
Lincoln Township, Blue Earth County had 13 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Blue Earth County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.2%.
November through March accounts for 41.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 19.8% 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 Lincoln since 2015: SR-60 (2) and US-169 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Lincoln Township, Blue Earth County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Blue Earth County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.1% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Blue Earth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-60 | 2 |
| US-169 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Blue Earth County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 14 | 47 |
| Usth 169 | 45 |
| Mnth 60 | 29 |
| Mnth 22 | 25 |
| Hwy | 10 |
| Mnth 30 | 9 |
| 3Rd Ave | 8 |
| N Riverfront Dr | 7 |
Lincoln Township, Blue Earth County at a glance
| Population | 207 |
| Land area | 35.9 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56062) | $76,713 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56062) | $183,059 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Blue Earth 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 | 8 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 23 | +191% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 30 | +27% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 27 | -8% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 27. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lincoln Township, Blue Earth County
How many truck accidents are there in Lincoln Township, Blue Earth County?
Since 2015, 358 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Blue Earth County (125 injured, 15 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Lincoln Township, Blue Earth County?
The worst month is December: 12.0% of truck crashes in Blue Earth County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lincoln Township, Blue Earth County?
Since 2015, Blue Earth County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lincoln Township, Blue Earth County compared with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Blue Earth County has 42.8 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lincoln Township, Blue Earth County?
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.