Monroe, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Monroe: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Monroe and Lyon County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lyon County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 163 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Lyon County compares with Minnesota
Lyon County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lyon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lyon County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.8 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.8% | 25.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.2% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.9% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 14.6% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Lyon County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Lyon County: March the month with the most truck crashes: 12.9% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 163 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lyon County since 2015: 83 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Monroe since 2015, this page uses Lyon County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 2.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.9% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 12.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 24.8% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Monroe since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Monroe fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.2% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Lyon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lyon County) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 23 | 45 |
| Mnth 19 | 16 |
| Usth 59 | 15 |
| Mnth 68 | 8 |
| W Main St | 7 |
| E Main St | 6 |
| Hwy | 5 |
| 340Th St | 4 |
Monroe at a glance
| Population | 184 |
| Land area | 33.7 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56175) | $73,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56175) | $139,887 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lyon 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 | 8 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 13 | +64% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 14 | +10% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 15 | +6% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Monroe
How many truck crashes happen in Monroe?
Since 2015, 163 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lyon County (83 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Monroe?
Truck crashes in Lyon County peak in March, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Monroe?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Lyon County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Monroe compare with Minnesota?
Lyon County records 55.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Monroe?
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.