Nobles County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Nobles County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 298 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Nobles County compares with Minnesota
Nobles County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nobles County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nobles County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 115.0 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 87% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 47.5% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.1% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 55.4% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 31.6% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Nobles County has lower values than Minnesota for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Nobles County at a glance: 1 in 278 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 2.8% for Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 298 crashes involving commercial trucks in Nobles County since 2015: 116 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.0%.
November through March accounts for 55.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 47.5% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-91 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-18 (1), I-90 (1) and SR-60 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Nobles County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-91, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 47.5% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Nobles County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Nobles County) |
|---|---|
| SR-91 | 2 |
| CR-18 | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nobles County) |
|---|---|
| Isth 90 | 109 |
| Mnth 60 | 59 |
| Usth 59 | 11 |
| Oxford St | 10 |
| Mnth 91 | 6 |
| Mn 60 | 5 |
| I-90 | 4 |
| SR-60 | 4 |
Nobles County at a glance
| Population | 21,969 |
| Land area | 715.1 sq mi |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $67,262 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nobles 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 | 10 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 18 | +84% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 26 | +44% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 26 | +0% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Nobles County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Nobles County
How many truck crashes happen in Nobles County?
Since 2015, 298 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Nobles County (116 injured, 6 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Nobles County?
Since 2015, SR-91 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Nobles County: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Nobles County?
The worst month is January: 12.1% of truck crashes in Nobles County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Nobles County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Nobles County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Nobles County compared with Minnesota?
Nobles County records 115.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Nobles County?
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.