Leota, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Leota: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Leota and Nobles County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Nobles County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Minnesota, Nobles County is lower on 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.4%, vs 2.8% in Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 298 crashes involving commercial trucks in Nobles County since 2015: 116 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Leota since 2015, this page uses Nobles County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 55.4% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 47.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Leota since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-18 (1) and CR-2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Leota fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Nobles County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 47.5% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-18 | 1 |
| CR-2 | 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 |
Leota at a glance
| Population | 372 |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Density | 245 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56153) | $78,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56153) | $134,117 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Leota
How many truck crashes happen in Leota?
Since 2015, 298 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Nobles County (116 injured, 6 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Leota?
Truck crashes in Nobles County peak in January, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Leota?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Nobles County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Leota compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Nobles County has 115.0 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Leota?
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.