La Crosse, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in La Crosse: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in La Crosse 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).
The headline for Jackson County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.8% in Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 185 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jackson County. They injured 63 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
With 6 truck crashes reported in La Crosse since 2015, this page uses Jackson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (1.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 53.6% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 41.7% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of La Crosse since 2015: SR-62 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Jackson County.
Route planning tips for La Crosse fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-62 | 2 |
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 |
La Crosse at a glance
| Population | 146 |
| Land area | 34.9 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56137) | $71,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56137) | $137,526 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about La Crosse
How common are truck crashes in La Crosse?
Jackson County has had 185 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 63 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in La Crosse?
Truck crashes in Jackson County peak in March, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in La Crosse?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in La Crosse compared with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 154.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jackson County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in La Crosse?
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.