Winsted, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Winsted: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Winsted and McLeod County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use McLeod County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 210 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McLeod County compares with Minnesota
McLeod County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McLeod County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McLeod County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.0 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.7× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.8% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 34% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.4% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 50% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 21.1% | 20.3% | 24.8% | same |
McLeod County has lower values than Minnesota for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
McLeod County at a glance: 7.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Minnesota: 3.0).
Overview
Police reported 210 crashes involving commercial trucks in McLeod County since 2015: 133 people were injured and 17 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
Only 21 truck crashes were reported in Winsted since 2015; patterns below come from McLeod County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.5% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
16.8% 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 Winsted since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-7 (2) and US-12 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.8% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Winsted fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 McLeod County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 2 |
| US-12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McLeod County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 212 | 47 |
| Mnth 15 | 34 |
| Mnth 7 | 18 |
| Mnth 22 | 17 |
| 4Th Ave Nw | 5 |
| Babcock Ave | 5 |
| Hwy | 4 |
| Major Ave | 3 |
Winsted at a glance
| Population | 2,221 |
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,174 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55395) | $72,800 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55395) | $222,545 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McLeod 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 | 5 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 15 | +185% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 14 | -9% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 19 | +39% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 19. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Winsted
How common are truck crashes in Winsted?
Since 2015, 210 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McLeod County (133 injured, 17 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Winsted?
Truck crashes in McLeod County peak in September, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Winsted?
Since 2015, McLeod County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Winsted compare with Minnesota?
McLeod County records 47.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Winsted?
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.