Havana, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Havana: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Havana and Steele County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Steele County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 387 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Steele County compares with Minnesota
Steele County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Steele County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Steele County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 87.4 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 37% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 42.2% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.3% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.2% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 26.1% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Steele County has lower values than Minnesota for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Steele County: December the month with the most truck crashes: 18.6% of the year's total.
Overview
Steele County has recorded 387 truck crashes since 2015, with 120 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
With 21 truck crashes reported in Havana since 2015, this page uses Steele County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 18.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 4.9%.
November through March accounts for 54.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 42.2% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
US-14 leads within 10 miles of Havana with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-1 Cedar Ave (1), CR-24 (1) and CR-7 Lemond Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Havana fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-14 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 42.2% 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 Steele County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-14 | 2 |
| CR-1 Cedar Ave | 1 |
| CR-24 | 1 |
| CR-7 Lemond Rd | 1 |
| North St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Steele County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 85 |
| Usth 14 | 19 |
| Mineral Springs Rd Ne | 8 |
| W Frontage Rd | 5 |
| Csah 45 | 4 |
| 10Th St Sw | 3 |
| Hoffman Dr | 3 |
| Hoffman Dr Nw | 3 |
Havana at a glance
| Population | 543 |
| Land area | 34.9 sq mi |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55924) | $78,558 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55924) | $248,011 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Steele 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 | 19 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 36 | +93% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 32 | -11% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 34 | +5% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Havana
How common are truck crashes in Havana?
Since 2015, 387 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Steele County (120 injured, 7 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Havana?
US-14 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Havana since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Havana?
December has the most truck crashes in Steele County, 18.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Havana?
Since 2015, Steele County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Havana compared with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 87.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Steele County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Havana?
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.