Kasota, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kasota: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kasota and Le Sueur County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Le Sueur County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 146 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Le Sueur County compares with Minnesota
Le Sueur County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Le Sueur County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Le Sueur County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.6 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 53% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 74% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.7% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.8% | 19.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.6% | 20.3% | 24.8% | same |
Le Sueur County has lower values than Minnesota for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
Le Sueur County at a glance: 1 in 139 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.7%, against 2.8% for Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 146 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Le Sueur County. They injured 62 people and killed 2.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 29 days.
With 19 truck crashes reported in Kasota since 2015, this page uses Le Sueur County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (2.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.9% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
21.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-169 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: CR-3 N Victory Dr (1) and US-14 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Kasota fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-169 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Le Sueur County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-169 | 3 |
| CR-3 N Victory Dr | 1 |
| US-14 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Le Sueur County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 169 | 22 |
| Mnth 13 | 16 |
| Mnth 60 | 16 |
| 320Th St | 8 |
| Hwy | 6 |
| Ottawa Rd | 6 |
| Mnth 22 | 5 |
| Mnth 99 | 5 |
Kasota at a glance
| Population | 718 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 578 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56050) | $90,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56050) | $340,870 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Le Sueur 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 12 | +187% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 14 | +17% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 10 | -28% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kasota
How many truck accidents are there in Kasota?
146 truck crashes have been reported in Le Sueur County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 62 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Kasota?
Since 2015, US-169 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kasota: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Kasota?
Truck crashes in Le Sueur County peak in December, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Kasota?
Since 2015, Le Sueur County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Kasota compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Le Sueur County has 42.6 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Kasota?
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.