La Crescent, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in La Crescent: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in La Crescent and Houston County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Houston County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 64 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Houston County compares with Minnesota
Houston County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Houston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Houston County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.7 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 43% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.8% | 25.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.8% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 11.3% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 44% below the state |
Houston County has lower values than Minnesota for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
Houston County at a glance: March the month with the most truck crashes: 17.2% of the year's total.
Overview
Houston County has recorded 64 truck crashes since 2015, with 23 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 65 days.
Only 9 truck crashes were reported in La Crescent since 2015; patterns below come from Houston County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (17.2% of the year) and are lowest in January (3.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.8% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (14.1%).
25.8% 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 La Crescent is I-90, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Airport Rd (1), CR-SN (1) and SR-16 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.6% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for La Crescent fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-90, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Houston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 2 |
| Airport Rd | 1 |
| CR-SN | 1 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
| Saint James St | 1 |
| US-61 | 1 |
| Us-Usth 61 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Houston County) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 44 | 12 |
| Usth 61 | 5 |
| Mnth 16 | 4 |
| Mnth 26 | 4 |
| Mnth 76 | 3 |
| Main St | 3 |
| Csah 3 | 2 |
| Front St | 2 |
La Crescent at a glance
| Population | 5,257 |
| Land area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,563 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55947) | $88,611 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55947) | $314,228 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Houston 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 | 5 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 6 | +5% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 6 | +16% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 5 | -24% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about La Crescent
How many truck crashes happen in La Crescent?
Houston County has had 64 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 23 people and killing 4.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in La Crescent?
Since 2015, I-90 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of La Crescent: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in La Crescent?
Truck crashes in Houston County peak in March, with 17.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in La Crescent?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Houston County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does La Crescent compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Houston County has 30.7 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in La Crescent?
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.