Warsaw, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Warsaw: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Warsaw 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.
Rice County at a glance: 1 in 83 crashes involve a garbage truck (7 since 2015), vs 2.8% across 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.
Only 50 truck crashes were reported in Warsaw since 2015; patterns below come from Rice County as a whole.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 13.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.6%).
November through March accounts for 52.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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
I-35 leads within 10 miles of Warsaw with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-60 (2), CR-10 Dodd Rd (1) and CR-19 Glynnview Tr (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 Warsaw fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 36.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Minnesota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-10 Dodd Rd | 1 |
| CR-19 Glynnview Tr | 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 |
Warsaw at a glance
| Population | 1,310 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,516 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55087) | $92,344 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Warsaw
How many truck accidents are there in Warsaw?
Since 2015, 543 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rice County (206 injured, 15 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Warsaw?
Since 2015, I-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Warsaw: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Warsaw?
The worst month is December: 13.8% of truck crashes in Rice County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Warsaw?
Since 2015, Rice County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Warsaw compared with Minnesota?
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 Warsaw?
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.