Kasson, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kasson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kasson and Dodge County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dodge County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 113 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dodge County compares with Minnesota
Dodge County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dodge County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dodge County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.5 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.1% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.0% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 7.7% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 62% below the state |
Dodge County sits below Minnesota on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Dodge County at a glance: 1 in 21 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.8%, vs 2.8% in Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 113 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dodge County. They injured 40 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 39 days in fully reported years.
Kasson had 4 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Dodge County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 14.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 3.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 12.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.1% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kasson since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-34 (1), CR-44 60Th Ave Sw (1) and US-14 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.3% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Kasson fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Dodge County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-34 | 1 |
| CR-44 60Th Ave Sw | 1 |
| US-14 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dodge County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 14 | 25 |
| Mnth 56 | 13 |
| 120Th Ave | 7 |
| Mnth 57 | 6 |
| Csah 24 | 4 |
| Hwy | 3 |
| 250Th Ave | 3 |
| 170Th Ave | 3 |
Kasson at a glance
| Population | 7,207 |
| Land area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Density | 2,057 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55944) | $95,180 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55944) | $290,535 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dodge 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 | 6 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 9 | +60% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 9 | -2% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 9 | +6% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kasson
How common are truck crashes in Kasson?
113 truck crashes have been reported in Dodge County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 40 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Kasson?
August has the most truck crashes in Dodge County, 14.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Kasson?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Dodge County since 2015 (5.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Kasson compared with Minnesota?
Dodge County records 44.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Kasson?
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.