Olmsted County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Olmsted 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
3.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Olmsted County compares with Minnesota
Olmsted County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Olmsted County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Olmsted County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.4 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 26.6% | 25.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.7% | 19.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.8% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.0% | 20.3% | 24.8% | same |
Olmsted County sits below Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr. It runs above Minnesota on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
Olmsted County at a glance: 1 in 23 crashes involve a garbage truck (26 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 639 crashes involving commercial trucks in Olmsted County since 2015: 245 people were injured and 25 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.8% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 26.6% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Olmsted County is SR-42, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-30 (2), US-52 (2) and CR-34 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 26 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Their busiest month is January, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.8, vs 3.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Olmsted County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Olmsted County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-42; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Olmsted County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Olmsted County) |
|---|---|
| SR-42 | 3 |
| SR-30 | 2 |
| US-52 | 2 |
| CR-34 | 1 |
| CR-44 60Th Ave Sw | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| US-14 | 1 |
| US-63 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Olmsted County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 52 | 94 |
| Isth 90 | 76 |
| Usth 14 | 33 |
| Usth 63 | 26 |
| West Circle Dr Nw | 13 |
| Mnth 42 | 12 |
| Hwy | 12 |
| Csah 3 | 11 |
Olmsted County at a glance
| Population | 166,424 |
| Land area | 653.5 sq mi |
| Density | 255 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $98,029 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Olmsted 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 | 27 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 60 | +122% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 52 | -13% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 51 | -3% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 27 a year in the 1990s and 51 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Olmsted County
ZIP codes in Olmsted County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Olmsted County
How many truck crashes happen in Olmsted County?
Since 2015, 639 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Olmsted County (245 injured, 25 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Olmsted County?
Since 2015, SR-42 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Olmsted County: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Olmsted County?
January has the most truck crashes in Olmsted County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Olmsted County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 26 reported crashes in Olmsted County since 2015 (4.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Olmsted County compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Olmsted County has 32.4 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Olmsted County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.