McPherson, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in McPherson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in McPherson 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 |
Compared with Minnesota, Blue Earth County is lower 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).
Blue Earth County at a glance: December 12.0% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 358 crashes involving commercial trucks in Blue Earth County since 2015: 125 people were injured and 15 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in McPherson since 2015, this page uses Blue Earth County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of McPherson since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-10 164Th St (1), CR-3 N Victory Dr (1), SR-22 (1), SR-83 (1) and US-14 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for McPherson fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.1% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Blue Earth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-10 164Th St | 1 |
| CR-3 N Victory Dr | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-83 | 1 |
| US-14 | 1 |
| Us-Usth 14 | 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 |
McPherson at a glance
| Population | 417 |
| Land area | 34.8 sq mi |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56080) | $105,398 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56080) | $215,764 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 27. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about McPherson
How many truck crashes happen in McPherson?
358 truck crashes have been reported in Blue Earth County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 125 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in McPherson?
Truck crashes in Blue Earth County peak in December, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in McPherson?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Blue Earth County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does McPherson compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 42.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Blue Earth County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in McPherson?
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.