Bath, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bath: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bath and Freeborn County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Freeborn County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 540 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Freeborn County compares with Minnesota
Freeborn County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Freeborn County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Freeborn County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 152.3 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 3.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 51.8% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.0% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 67.5% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.5× the state |
| After dark | 28.3% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Freeborn County sits below Minnesota on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Freeborn County: 51.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Overview
Freeborn County has recorded 540 truck crashes since 2015, with 170 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
With 45 truck crashes reported in Bath since 2015, this page uses Freeborn County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (16.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (3.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 67.5% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 51.8% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
SR-13 leads within 10 miles of Bath with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-90 (2) and I-35 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Bath fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-13; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 51.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Minnesota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Freeborn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 3 |
| I-90 | 2 |
| I-35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Freeborn County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 198 |
| Isth 90 | 71 |
| Mnth 13 | 11 |
| Msas 135 | 9 |
| Csah 46 | 8 |
| Usth 65 | 6 |
| E Main St | 4 |
| I-90 | 4 |
Bath at a glance
| Population | 393 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56035) | $61,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56035) | $176,383 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Freeborn 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 | 18 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 41 | +123% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 43 | +5% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 47 | +9% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 47 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bath
How many truck accidents are there in Bath?
Since 2015, 540 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Freeborn County (170 injured, 17 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Bath?
NHTSA data shows SR-13 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bath since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bath?
Truck crashes in Freeborn County peak in December, with 16.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bath?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Freeborn County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How does Bath compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Freeborn County records 152.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bath?
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.