Sargeant, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sargeant: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sargeant 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 sits below Minnesota on deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Mower County: July 13.3% of truck crashes happen in July, more than any other month.
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.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Sargeant since 2015; patterns below come from Mower County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in September (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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sargeant since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-9 (1) and I-90 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Sargeant fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mower County.
- 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 was incomplete in 2020, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-9 | 1 |
| 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 |
Sargeant at a glance
| Population | 66 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 83 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55973) | $110,417 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55973) | $298,318 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Sargeant
How many truck crashes happen in Sargeant?
210 truck crashes have been reported in Mower County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 106 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Sargeant?
July has the most truck crashes in Mower County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sargeant?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mower County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Sargeant compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Mower County has 44.7 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Sargeant?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.