Lonsdale, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lonsdale: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lonsdale 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 sits below Minnesota on 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
Police reported 543 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rice County since 2015: 206 people were injured and 15 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Lonsdale 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.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
36.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across 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-26 Lexington Rd (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 Lonsdale fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-19, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 36.6% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-26 Lexington Rd | 1 |
| CR-86 30Th St W | 1 |
| I-35 | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-21 | 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 |
Lonsdale at a glance
| Population | 5,066 |
| Land area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,942 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55046) | $95,912 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55046) | $363,141 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lonsdale
How common are truck crashes in Lonsdale?
543 truck crashes have been reported in Rice County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 206 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lonsdale?
SR-19 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lonsdale since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lonsdale?
December has the most truck crashes in Rice County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lonsdale?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Rice County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Lonsdale compared with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Rice County has 66.1 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lonsdale?
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.