Ravenna, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ravenna: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ravenna 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 |
Compared with Minnesota, Dakota County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Ravenna: US-10 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Ravenna: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,906 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dakota County since 2015: 599 people were injured and 40 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
With 7 truck crashes reported in Ravenna since 2015, this page uses Dakota County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.1% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
US-10 leads within 10 miles of Ravenna with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-47 Northfield Boulevard (1), SR-316 (1) and SR-35 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 73 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (16%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Ravenna fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- 30.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Minnesota; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-10 | 2 |
| CR-47 Northfield Boulevard | 1 |
| SR-316 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 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 |
Ravenna at a glance
| Population | 2,282 |
| Land area | 20.0 sq mi |
| Density | 114 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 to 152. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 4.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ravenna
How common are truck crashes in Ravenna?
1,906 truck crashes have been reported in Dakota County since 2015, with 40 deaths and 599 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Ravenna?
US-10 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ravenna since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Ravenna?
Truck crashes in Dakota County peak in December, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Ravenna?
Since 2015, Dakota County has reported 73 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Ravenna compare with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 35.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dakota County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ravenna?
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.