Goodhue, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Goodhue: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Goodhue 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Goodhue County: 5.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.0 in Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 320 crashes involving commercial trucks in Goodhue County since 2015: 114 people were injured and 15 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
With 10 truck crashes reported in Goodhue since 2015, this page uses Goodhue County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (3.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.4% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
24.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Goodhue happened on US-52 (2) and CR-4 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Goodhue fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 32.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Minnesota; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 2 |
| CR-4 | 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 |
Goodhue at a glance
| Population | 1,244 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,131 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55027) | $93,043 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55027) | $311,552 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Goodhue
How many truck accidents are there in Goodhue?
Since 2015, 320 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Goodhue County (114 injured, 15 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Goodhue?
January has the most truck crashes in Goodhue County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Goodhue?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Goodhue County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Goodhue compared with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Goodhue County has 56.3 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Goodhue?
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.