Wanamingo, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wanamingo: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wanamingo 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Wanamingo at a glance: US-52 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Wanamingo: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 320 crashes involving commercial trucks in Goodhue County since 2015: 114 people were injured and 15 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
Only 12 truck crashes were reported in Wanamingo since 2015; patterns below come from Goodhue County as a whole.
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.
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 (2). Next come 490th St (1), SR-57 (1) and SR-60 (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 Wanamingo fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-52 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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-52 | 2 |
| 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 |
Wanamingo at a glance
| Population | 1,109 |
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Density | 783 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55983) | $82,446 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55983) | $285,800 |
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 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 Wanamingo
How many truck accidents are there in Wanamingo?
Since 2015, 320 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Goodhue County (114 injured, 15 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Wanamingo?
NHTSA data shows US-52 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wanamingo since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wanamingo?
The worst month is January: 11.6% of truck crashes in Goodhue County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wanamingo?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Goodhue County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Wanamingo compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
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 Wanamingo?
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.