Salem Township, Olmsted County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Salem Township, Olmsted County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Salem Township, Olmsted County 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 |
Compared with Minnesota, Olmsted County is lower on 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.4%, vs 2.8% in Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 639 crashes involving commercial trucks in Olmsted County since 2015: 245 people were injured and 25 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in Salem Township, Olmsted County since 2015; patterns below come from Olmsted County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 50.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
26.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-34 (1), CR-44 60Th Ave Sw (1) and I-90 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 26 of the truck crashes here, or 4.1%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (19% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.8, vs 3.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Salem Township, Olmsted County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-30 | 2 |
| CR-34 | 1 |
| CR-44 60Th Ave Sw | 1 |
| I-90 | 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 |
Salem Township, Olmsted County at a glance
| Population | 1,074 |
| Land area | 35.8 sq mi |
| Density | 30 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 Salem Township, Olmsted County
How common are truck crashes in Salem Township, Olmsted County?
Since 2015, 639 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Olmsted County (245 injured, 25 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Salem Township, Olmsted County?
SR-30 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Salem since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Salem Township, Olmsted County?
The worst month is January: 11.3% of truck crashes in Olmsted County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Salem Township, Olmsted County?
Since 2015, Olmsted County has reported 26 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Salem Township, Olmsted County compared with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Olmsted County has 32.4 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Salem Township, 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.