Roscoe Township, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Roscoe Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Roscoe Township 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 sits below Minnesota 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).
The headline for Roscoe Township: US-52 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Roscoe.
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.
Roscoe Township had 7 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Goodhue County numbers.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 24.6% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-52 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by 490th St (1), SR-57 (1) and SR-60 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Roscoe Township fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-52; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.3% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Goodhue County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 3 |
| 490th St | 1 |
| SR-57 | 1 |
| SR-60 | 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 |
Roscoe Township at a glance
| Population | 737 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55963) | $112,287 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55963) | $376,945 |
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 Roscoe Township
How many truck accidents are there in Roscoe Township?
320 truck crashes have been reported in Goodhue County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 114 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Roscoe Township?
NHTSA data shows US-52 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Roscoe since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Roscoe Township?
Truck crashes in Goodhue County peak in January, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Roscoe Township?
Since 2015, Goodhue County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Roscoe Township compared 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 Roscoe Township?
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.