Jessenland, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jessenland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jessenland and Sibley County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sibley County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 150 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sibley County compares with Minnesota
Sibley County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sibley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sibley County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 80.2 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 26.1% | 25.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.6% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.5% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.4% | 20.3% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Minnesota, Sibley County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Sibley County at a glance: December worst month: 13.3% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Sibley County has recorded 150 truck crashes since 2015, with 81 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
Jessenland had 4 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Sibley County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.3%).
November through March accounts for 45.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 16.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 26.1% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jessenland since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-19 (2), US-169 (2) and CR-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Jessenland fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Sibley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 2 |
| US-169 | 2 |
| CR-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sibley County) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 22 | 17 |
| Mnth 5 | 17 |
| Mnth 19 | 16 |
| 551St Ave | 10 |
| Usth 169 | 10 |
| 336Th St | 6 |
| Hwy | 5 |
| Mnth 15 | 4 |
Jessenland at a glance
| Population | 438 |
| Land area | 33.3 sq mi |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56044) | $101,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56044) | $334,556 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sibley 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 | 3 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 9 | +179% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 10 | +4% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 13 | +34% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jessenland
How common are truck crashes in Jessenland?
150 truck crashes have been reported in Sibley County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 81 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jessenland?
The worst month is December: 13.3% of truck crashes in Sibley County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jessenland?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Sibley County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does Jessenland compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Sibley County has 80.2 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jessenland?
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.