Brighton, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brighton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Brighton and Nicollet County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Nicollet County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 250 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Nicollet County compares with Minnesota
Nicollet County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nicollet County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nicollet County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.7 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.4% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 16% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.5% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Nicollet County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
Nicollet County at a glance: 1 in 79 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 250 crashes involving commercial trucks in Nicollet County since 2015: 90 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Brighton since 2015, this page uses Nicollet County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (2.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.4% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 21.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Brighton since 2015: CR-1 (1) and US-14 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Brighton fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Nicollet County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Nicollet County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-1 | 1 |
| US-14 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nicollet County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 169 | 46 |
| Mnth 15 | 23 |
| Usth 14 | 20 |
| Mnth 111 | 15 |
| Mnth 22 | 11 |
| S Minnesota Ave | 11 |
| Hwy | 9 |
| Mnth 99 | 6 |
Brighton at a glance
| Population | 126 |
| Land area | 17.5 sq mi |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56021) | $96,563 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56021) | $268,216 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nicollet 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 | 3 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 17 | +395% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 23 | +40% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 21 | -12% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brighton
How common are truck crashes in Brighton?
Nicollet County has had 250 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 90 people and killing 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Brighton?
Truck crashes in Nicollet County peak in August, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Brighton?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Nicollet County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Brighton compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Nicollet County has 62.7 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Brighton?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.