Lexington Township, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lexington Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lexington Township 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.
The headline for Le Sueur County: 1 in 139 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.7%, vs 2.8% in Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 146 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Le Sueur County. They injured 62 people and killed 2.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 29 days.
Lexington Township had 6 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Le Sueur County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (2.7%).
November through March accounts for 44.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lexington since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-26 Lexington Rd (1) and SR-13 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.7% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Lexington Township fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-26 Lexington Rd | 1 |
| SR-13 | 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 |
Lexington Township at a glance
| Population | 774 |
| Land area | 34.0 sq mi |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56057) | $91,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56057) | $251,799 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lexington Township
How many truck crashes happen in Lexington Township?
146 truck crashes have been reported in Le Sueur County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 62 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lexington Township?
The worst month is December: 11.6% of truck crashes in Le Sueur County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lexington Township?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Le Sueur County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lexington Township compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Le Sueur County has 42.6 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lexington Township?
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.