Washington, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington 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 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 146 crashes involving commercial trucks in Le Sueur County since 2015: 62 people were injured and 2 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 29 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Washington since 2015, this page uses Le Sueur County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (2.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.9% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 21.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Washington is US-169, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-3 N Victory Dr (1), US-14 (1) and Us-Usth 14 (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 Washington fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-169, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Le Sueur County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-169 | 2 |
| CR-3 N Victory Dr | 1 |
| US-14 | 1 |
| Us-Usth 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 |
Washington at a glance
| Population | 801 |
| Land area | 12.2 sq mi |
| Density | 65 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56063) | $102,391 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56063) | $413,309 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Washington
How common are truck crashes in Washington?
Since 2015, 146 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Le Sueur County (62 injured, 2 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Washington?
US-169 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Washington since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Washington?
December has the most truck crashes in Le Sueur County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Washington?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Le Sueur County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Washington compared with Minnesota?
Le Sueur County records 42.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Washington?
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.