Alexandria, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Alexandria: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Alexandria and Douglas County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Douglas County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 357 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Douglas County compares with Minnesota
Douglas County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Douglas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Douglas County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.0 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 41.0% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.8% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.6% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.7% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Douglas County sits below Minnesota on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Douglas County at a glance: 41.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Overview
Douglas County has recorded 357 truck crashes since 2015, with 118 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
With 50 truck crashes reported in Alexandria since 2015, this page uses Douglas County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.6% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 41.0% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Alexandria is I-94, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-40 (1), CR-45 (1) and CR-46 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Alexandria fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-94; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 41.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Minnesota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Douglas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 2 |
| CR-40 | 1 |
| CR-45 | 1 |
| CR-46 | 1 |
| CR-82 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Douglas County) |
|---|---|
| Isth 94 | 210 |
| Mnth 29 | 20 |
| Csah 82 | 10 |
| Mnth 27 | 9 |
| Csah 5 | 6 |
| 34Th Ave | 6 |
| Broadway St | 5 |
| Csah 7 | 4 |
Alexandria at a glance
| Population | 14,914 |
| Land area | 17.2 sq mi |
| Density | 867 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56308) | $78,177 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56308) | $341,689 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Douglas 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 | 11 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 20 | +86% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 26 | +31% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 34 | +30% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Alexandria
How common are truck crashes in Alexandria?
357 truck crashes have been reported in Douglas County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 118 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Alexandria?
Since 2015, I-94 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Alexandria: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Alexandria?
Truck crashes in Douglas County peak in January, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Alexandria?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Douglas County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Alexandria compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Douglas County has 76.0 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Alexandria?
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.