Kalmar, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kalmar: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kalmar and Olmsted County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Olmsted County numbers.
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 has lower values than Minnesota for crashes per 100k residents / yr. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Olmsted County: 1 in 23 crashes involve a garbage truck (26 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Minnesota.
Overview
Olmsted County has recorded 639 truck crashes since 2015, with 245 people injured and 25 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
Only 31 truck crashes were reported in Kalmar since 2015; patterns below come from Olmsted County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 50.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.7%).
26.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
US-52 leads within 10 miles of Kalmar with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-34 (1), CR-44 60Th Ave Sw (1) and US-14 (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.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.8 deaths compared with 3.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Kalmar fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Olmsted County.
- Check whether your routes use US-52, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Olmsted County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 2 |
| CR-34 | 1 |
| CR-44 60Th Ave Sw | 1 |
| US-14 | 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 |
Kalmar at a glance
| Population | 1,158 |
| Land area | 32.5 sq mi |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55920) | $131,336 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55920) | $374,115 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kalmar
How many truck accidents are there in Kalmar?
639 truck crashes have been reported in Olmsted County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 245 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Kalmar?
Since 2015, US-52 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kalmar: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Kalmar?
The worst month is January: 11.3% of truck crashes in Olmsted County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Kalmar?
Garbage trucks were involved in 26 reported crashes in Olmsted County since 2015 (4.1% of truck crashes).
How does Kalmar compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Olmsted County records 32.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Kalmar?
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.