Dundas, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dundas: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dundas and Rice County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Rice County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 543 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rice County compares with Minnesota
Rice County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rice County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rice County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.1 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 57% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 36.6% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.3% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.2% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 22.3% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Rice County has lower values than Minnesota for 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.
What stands out in Rice County: 1 in 83 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.2%, vs 2.8% in Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 543 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rice County since 2015: 206 people were injured and 15 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Dundas since 2015, this page uses Rice County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (13.8% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.2% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
36.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Dundas is SR-19, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-23 (1), CR-47 (1) and CR-86 30Th St W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Dundas fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-19; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 36.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Minnesota), plan winter equipment 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 Rice County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 2 |
| CR-23 | 1 |
| CR-47 | 1 |
| CR-86 30Th St W | 1 |
| I-35 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rice County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 108 |
| 7Th St Nw | 23 |
| Morristown Blvd | 11 |
| Lonsdale Blvd | 8 |
| Mnth 21 | 6 |
| Sb I-35 65 Mm | 6 |
| Faribault Blvd | 6 |
| Cabot Ave | 6 |
Dundas at a glance
| Population | 1,806 |
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Density | 978 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55019) | $117,381 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55019) | $350,097 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rice 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 | 17 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 35 | +105% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 40 | +14% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 47 | +17% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 47. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dundas
How common are truck crashes in Dundas?
Rice County has had 543 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 206 people and killing 15.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Dundas?
NHTSA data shows SR-19 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dundas since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Dundas?
December has the most truck crashes in Rice County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Dundas?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rice County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Dundas compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Rice County records 66.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Dundas?
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.