Jackson, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson and Jackson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jackson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 185 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Minnesota
Jackson County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 154.9 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 4.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 60% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 41.7% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 27% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.1% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.6% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 29.8% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Jackson County sits below Minnesota on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Jackson County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 185 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jackson County. They injured 63 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
Only 11 truck crashes were reported in Jackson since 2015; patterns below come from Jackson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 1.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 53.6% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (10.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 41.7% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jackson since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-29 600Th Ave (1) and I-90 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Jackson fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County.
- 41.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Minnesota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-29 600Th Ave | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| Isth 90 | 62 |
| Mnth 60 | 37 |
| Mnth 86 | 12 |
| Usth 71 | 9 |
| 600Th Ave | 5 |
| 390Th Ave | 2 |
| County Road 9 | 2 |
| Hwy | 2 |
Jackson at a glance
| Population | 3,252 |
| Land area | 5.2 sq mi |
| Density | 626 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56143) | $70,771 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56143) | $162,043 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 12 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 14 | +19% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 17 | +18% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 15 | -8% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson
How common are truck crashes in Jackson?
Since 2015, 185 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (63 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson?
Truck crashes in Jackson County peak in March, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jackson?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Jackson County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Jackson compared with Minnesota?
Jackson County records 154.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jackson?
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.