Miesville, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Miesville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Miesville 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. It runs above Minnesota on 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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Miesville since 2015; patterns below come from Goodhue County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in March (3.4%).
November through March accounts for 43.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out 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 Miesville since 2015: CR-47 Northfield Boulevard (1), SR-316 (1), SR-35 (1), SR-50 (1) and SR-56 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Miesville fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Goodhue County.
- Morning starts matter: 32.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Minnesota.
- 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-47 Northfield Boulevard | 1 |
| SR-316 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
| US-52 | 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 |
Miesville at a glance
| Population | 132 |
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Density | 76 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55089) | $108,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55089) | $388,742 |
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 Miesville
How common are truck crashes in Miesville?
Goodhue County has had 320 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 114 people and killing 15.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Miesville?
January has the most truck crashes in Goodhue County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Miesville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Goodhue County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Miesville compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Goodhue County has 56.3 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Miesville?
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.