Walcott, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Walcott: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Walcott 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 |
Compared with Minnesota, Rice County is lower 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.2%, against 2.8% for Minnesota.
Overview
Rice County has recorded 543 truck crashes since 2015, with 206 people injured and 15 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
With 55 truck crashes reported in Walcott 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.2% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for 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, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-60 (2), CR-1 Cedar Ave (1) and CR-17 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Walcott fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-35 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 36.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Minnesota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 3 |
| SR-60 | 2 |
| CR-1 Cedar Ave | 1 |
| CR-17 | 1 |
| CR-19 Glynnview Tr | 1 |
| North St | 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 |
Walcott at a glance
| Population | 957 |
| Land area | 32.9 sq mi |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55049) | $90,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55049) | $243,449 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 47. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Walcott
How many truck accidents are there in Walcott?
Since 2015, 543 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rice County (206 injured, 15 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Walcott?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Walcott since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Walcott?
December has the most truck crashes in Rice County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Walcott?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Rice County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Walcott compare with Minnesota?
Rice County records 66.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Walcott?
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.