Yucatan, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Yucatan: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Yucatan 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 |
Compared with Minnesota, Houston County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Houston County: March the month with the most truck crashes: 17.2% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 64 crashes involving commercial trucks in Houston County since 2015: 23 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 65 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Yucatan since 2015, this page uses Houston County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 17.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 3.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.8% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 14.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 25.8% 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 Yucatan since 2015: CR-9 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Yucatan fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Houston County.
- 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 Houston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-9 | 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 |
Yucatan at a glance
| Population | 321 |
| Land area | 42.7 sq mi |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55943) | $72,411 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55943) | $239,883 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Yucatan
How many truck accidents are there in Yucatan?
64 truck crashes have been reported in Houston County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 23 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Yucatan?
Truck crashes in Houston County peak in March, with 17.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Yucatan?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Houston County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Yucatan compare with Minnesota?
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 Yucatan?
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.