Hudson, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hudson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hudson 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 |
Compared with Minnesota, Douglas County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Douglas County at a glance: 41.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 25.6% in Minnesota.
Overview
Douglas County has recorded 357 truck crashes since 2015, with 118 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
Only 33 truck crashes were reported in Hudson since 2015; patterns below come from Douglas County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.6% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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 Hudson is I-94, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-45 (1), CR-46 (1) and CR-82 (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 Hudson 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Douglas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 2 |
| 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 |
Hudson at a glance
| Population | 963 |
| Land area | 33.2 sq mi |
| Density | 29 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hudson
How many truck accidents are there in Hudson?
Douglas County has had 357 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 118 people and killing 7.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Hudson?
NHTSA data shows I-94 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hudson since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hudson?
The worst month is January: 13.7% of truck crashes in Douglas County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hudson?
Since 2015, Douglas County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hudson compared with Minnesota?
Douglas County records 76.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hudson?
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.