Kensington, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kensington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kensington 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 has lower values than Minnesota for 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
Police reported 357 crashes involving commercial trucks in Douglas County since 2015: 118 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
Kensington had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Douglas County numbers.
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.
41.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Kensington since 2015: SR-27 (2) and US-59 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Kensington fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-27 | 2 |
| US-59 | 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 |
Kensington at a glance
| Population | 270 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 754 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56343) | $64,659 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56343) | $247,839 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kensington
How many truck crashes happen in Kensington?
357 truck crashes have been reported in Douglas County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 118 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Kensington?
The worst month is January: 13.7% of truck crashes in Douglas County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Kensington?
Since 2015, Douglas County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Kensington compared with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Douglas County has 76.0 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Kensington?
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.