Jackson Township, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Township and Scott County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Scott County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Scott County compares with Minnesota
Scott County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scott County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scott County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.1 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 53% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.9% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.1% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.6% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.7% | 20.3% | 24.8% | same |
Scott County has lower values than Minnesota for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Scott County: 1.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.0 across Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 625 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Scott County. They injured 248 people and killed 10.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
With 27 truck crashes reported in Jackson Township since 2015, this page uses Scott County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 46.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 22.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Jackson happened on SR-5 (2), US-169 (2), CR-10 Engler Blvd (1), CR-101 1St Ave (1) and CR-21 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
21 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Their busiest month is February, with 24% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 5.0, vs 1.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Jackson Township fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Scott County.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Scott County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 2 |
| US-169 | 2 |
| CR-10 Engler Blvd | 1 |
| CR-101 1St Ave | 1 |
| CR-21 | 1 |
| Murphy Lake Blvd | 1 |
| Orion Rd | 1 |
| US-212 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Scott County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 169 | 154 |
| Mnth 13 | 45 |
| I-35 | 31 |
| Csah 101 | 16 |
| Hwy | 15 |
| Mnth 101 | 13 |
| 1St Ave | 12 |
| Stagecoach Rd | 8 |
Jackson Township at a glance
| Population | 1,639 |
| Land area | 4.8 sq mi |
| Density | 338 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55379) | $106,312 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55379) | $379,317 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Scott 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 | 15 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 51 | +243% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 49 | -4% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 51 | +4% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 51 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township
How common are truck crashes in Jackson Township?
625 truck crashes have been reported in Scott County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 248 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson Township?
December has the most truck crashes in Scott County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jackson Township?
Garbage trucks were involved in 21 reported crashes in Scott County since 2015 (3.4% of truck crashes).
How does Jackson Township compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Scott County records 33.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jackson Township?
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.