Frontenac, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Frontenac: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Frontenac 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 |
Goodhue County has lower values than Minnesota for garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Frontenac: US-61 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Frontenac since 2015.
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 0 truck crashes reported in Frontenac since 2015, this page uses Goodhue County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in March (3.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.4% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.7%).
24.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Frontenac is US-61, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-2 (1) and CR-21 Flower Valley Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Frontenac fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-61 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 32.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Minnesota.
- 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 Goodhue County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 3 |
| CR-2 | 1 |
| CR-21 Flower Valley Rd | 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 |
Frontenac at a glance
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55026) | $96,667 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55026) | $329,090 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 25 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Frontenac
How many truck crashes happen in Frontenac?
Since 2015, 320 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Goodhue County (114 injured, 15 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Frontenac?
NHTSA data shows US-61 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Frontenac since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Frontenac?
January has the most truck crashes in Goodhue County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Frontenac?
Since 2015, Goodhue County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Frontenac compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Goodhue County has 56.3 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Frontenac?
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.