Belvidere, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Belvidere: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Belvidere and Goodhue County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Goodhue County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 320 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Goodhue County compares with Minnesota
Goodhue County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Goodhue County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Goodhue County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.3 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.6% | 25.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.3% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 19.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.2% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Goodhue County is lower on garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Goodhue County at a glance: 5.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.0 across Minnesota.
Overview
Goodhue County has recorded 320 truck crashes since 2015, with 114 people injured and 15 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Belvidere since 2015, this page uses Goodhue County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 3.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.4% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 24.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Belvidere since 2015: CR-2 (1), CR-21 Flower Valley Rd (1), CR-4 (1) and US-61 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Belvidere fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.3% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Goodhue County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-2 | 1 |
| CR-21 Flower Valley Rd | 1 |
| CR-4 | 1 |
| US-61 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Goodhue County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 52 | 90 |
| Usth 61 | 33 |
| Mnth 56 | 14 |
| Main St | 13 |
| Mnth 58 | 12 |
| Csah 9 | 12 |
| Hwy | 9 |
| Mnth 60 | 8 |
Belvidere at a glance
| Population | 470 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55066) | $73,584 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55066) | $250,409 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Goodhue 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 | 16 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 29 | +75% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 31 | +8% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 25 | -19% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 25. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Belvidere
How common are truck crashes in Belvidere?
320 truck crashes have been reported in Goodhue County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 114 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Belvidere?
January has the most truck crashes in Goodhue County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Belvidere?
Since 2015, Goodhue County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Belvidere compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Goodhue County records 56.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Belvidere?
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.