Forest Township, Rice County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Forest Township, Rice County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Forest Township, Rice County 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). It runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Rice County at a glance: 1 in 83 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.2%, vs 2.8% in Minnesota.
Overview
Rice County has recorded 543 truck crashes since 2015, with 206 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
Only 40 truck crashes were reported in Forest Township, Rice County since 2015; patterns below come from Rice County as a whole.
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.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 36.6% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-19 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-10 Dodd Rd (1), CR-23 (1) and CR-86 30Th St W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Forest Township, Rice County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-19 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 36.6% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Rice County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 2 |
| CR-10 Dodd Rd | 1 |
| CR-23 | 1 |
| CR-86 30Th St W | 1 |
| I-35 | 1 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
| Ts-Groveland Tr | 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 |
Forest Township, Rice County at a glance
| Population | 1,366 |
| Land area | 32.2 sq mi |
| Density | 42 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 47 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Forest Township, Rice County
How many truck crashes happen in Forest Township, Rice County?
Rice County has had 543 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 206 people and killing 15.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Forest Township, Rice County?
NHTSA data shows SR-19 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Forest since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Forest Township, Rice County?
The worst month is December: 13.8% of truck crashes in Rice County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Forest Township, Rice County?
Since 2015, Rice County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Forest Township, Rice County compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Rice County has 66.1 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Forest Township, Rice County?
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.