Nininger, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Nininger: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Nininger and Dakota County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dakota 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 2.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Dakota County compares with Minnesota
Dakota County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dakota County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dakota County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.4 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.1% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 21% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.1% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.8% | 19.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.7% | 20.3% | 24.8% | same |
Dakota County has lower values than Minnesota for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Minnesota on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Nininger: US-52 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Nininger since 2015.
Overview
Dakota County has recorded 1,906 truck crashes since 2015, with 599 people injured and 40 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in Nininger since 2015; patterns below come from Dakota County as a whole.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.1% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
US-52 leads within 10 miles of Nininger with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-46 (1), CR-47 Northfield Boulevard (1) and CR-71 Rich Valley Blvd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
73 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Their busiest month is September, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Nininger fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dakota County.
- Look at alternatives to US-52 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Dakota County.
- Morning starts matter: 30.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Minnesota.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Dakota County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 2 |
| CR-46 | 1 |
| CR-47 Northfield Boulevard | 1 |
| CR-71 Rich Valley Blvd | 1 |
| CR-71 Rich Valley Rd | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| US-10 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dakota County) |
|---|---|
| Isth 494 | 135 |
| Usth 52 | 109 |
| I-35 | 76 |
| Mnth 13 | 53 |
| Mnth 55 | 49 |
| Coates Blvd | 35 |
| Cedar Ave | 31 |
| 160Th St | 30 |
Nininger at a glance
| Population | 833 |
| Land area | 13.3 sq mi |
| Density | 63 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55033) | $103,988 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55033) | $359,145 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dakota 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 | 29 | — | 3.1 |
| 2000s | 144 | +399% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 158 | +10% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 152 | -4% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 a year in the 1990s and 152 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Nininger
How common are truck crashes in Nininger?
Since 2015, 1,906 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dakota County (599 injured, 40 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Nininger?
NHTSA data shows US-52 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Nininger since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Nininger?
The worst month is December: 10.5% of truck crashes in Dakota County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Nininger?
Garbage trucks were involved in 73 reported crashes in Dakota County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
How does Nininger compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Dakota County has 35.4 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Nininger?
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.