Elgin Township, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Elgin Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Elgin Township and Wabasha County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wabasha County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 107 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wabasha County compares with Minnesota
Wabasha County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wabasha County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wabasha County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.1 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.0% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 33% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 19.0% | 20.3% | 24.8% | same |
Wabasha County sits below Minnesota on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Wabasha County: 8.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Minnesota: 3.0).
Overview
Wabasha County has recorded 107 truck crashes since 2015, with 32 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 40 days in fully reported years.
Elgin Township had 8 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Wabasha County numbers.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 13.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.0% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 16.0% of truck crashes.
17.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
SR-42 leads within 10 miles of Elgin with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-11 (1) and US-63 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.9% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Elgin Township fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wabasha County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-42, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Wabasha County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-42 | 3 |
| CR-11 | 1 |
| US-63 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wabasha County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 61 | 30 |
| Mnth 42 | 16 |
| Csah 4 | 6 |
| Hwy | 4 |
| Mnth 60 | 4 |
| Usth 63 | 4 |
| Csah 2 | 3 |
| 2Nd Ave Se | 2 |
Elgin Township at a glance
| Population | 689 |
| Land area | 34.4 sq mi |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55932) | $100,078 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55932) | $314,865 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wabasha 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 | 4 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 11 | +154% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 10 | -7% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 7 | -29% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Elgin Township
How many truck crashes happen in Elgin Township?
Wabasha County has had 107 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 32 people and killing 8.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Elgin Township?
Since 2015, SR-42 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Elgin: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Elgin Township?
The worst month is November: 13.1% of truck crashes in Wabasha County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Elgin Township?
Since 2015, Wabasha County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Elgin Township compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Wabasha County has 42.1 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Elgin 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.