Vernon, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Vernon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Vernon 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 has lower values than Minnesota for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Dodge County: 1 in 21 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.8%, vs 2.8% in Minnesota.
Overview
Dodge County has recorded 113 truck crashes since 2015, with 40 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 39 days.
Vernon had 3 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
Truck crashes peak in August (14.2% of the year) and are lowest in September (3.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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 Vernon since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 5.3%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Vernon fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Dodge County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-9 | 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 |
Vernon at a glance
| Population | 660 |
| Land area | 36.1 sq mi |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55940) | $83,885 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55940) | $248,330 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Vernon
How common are truck crashes in Vernon?
113 truck crashes have been reported in Dodge County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 40 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Vernon?
Truck crashes in Dodge County peak in August, with 14.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Vernon?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Dodge County since 2015 (5.3% of truck crashes).
How does Vernon compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Dodge County records 44.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Vernon?
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.