Weimer, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Weimer: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Weimer 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.8% in Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 185 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jackson County since 2015: 63 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
Only 29 truck crashes were reported in Weimer since 2015; patterns below come from Jackson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in September (1.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 53.6% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 41.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Weimer since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-62 (2) and SR-60 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Jackson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Weimer fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 41.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Minnesota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-62 | 2 |
| SR-60 | 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 |
Weimer at a glance
| Population | 157 |
| Land area | 31.2 sq mi |
| Density | 5 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 Weimer
How many truck crashes happen in Weimer?
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 Weimer?
Truck crashes in Jackson County peak in March, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Weimer?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Jackson County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Weimer compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 154.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jackson County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Weimer?
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.