Racine, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Racine: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Racine and Mower County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Mower County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 210 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mower County compares with Minnesota
Mower County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mower County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mower County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.7 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.9% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.4% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.5% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.0% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Mower County has lower values than Minnesota for deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Racine at a glance: US-63 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Racine since 2015.
Overview
Mower County has recorded 210 truck crashes since 2015, with 106 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
With 18 truck crashes reported in Racine since 2015, this page uses Mower County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 3.3%.
November through March accounts for 46.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 11.9% of truck crashes.
27.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
US-63 leads within 10 miles of Racine with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-30 (2) and I-90 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Racine fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mower County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-63; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 27.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Minnesota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Mower County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 3 |
| SR-30 | 2 |
| I-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mower County) |
|---|---|
| Isth 90 | 53 |
| Usth 218 | 17 |
| Usth 63 | 12 |
| Hwy | 7 |
| Mnth 16 | 7 |
| 590Th Ave | 5 |
| 110Th St | 4 |
| 140Th St | 4 |
Racine at a glance
| Population | 558 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 835 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55967) | $109,583 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55967) | $316,819 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mower 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 | 13 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 20 | +47% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 21 | +8% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 14 | -36% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 14 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Racine
How many truck accidents are there in Racine?
Since 2015, 210 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mower County (106 injured, 7 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Racine?
NHTSA data shows US-63 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Racine since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Racine?
The worst month is July: 13.3% of truck crashes in Mower County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Racine?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Mower County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Racine compared with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 44.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mower County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Racine?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.