Wabasha, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wabasha: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wabasha 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 |
Compared with Minnesota, Wabasha County is lower 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.
What stands out in Wabasha County: 8.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.0 in Minnesota.
Overview
Wabasha County has recorded 107 truck crashes since 2015, with 32 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 40 days.
Only 8 truck crashes were reported in Wabasha since 2015; patterns below come from Wabasha County as a whole.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 13.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 16.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 17.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Wabasha is US-61, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-35 (2) and SR-37 (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 Wabasha fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-61; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 3 |
| SR-35 | 2 |
| SR-37 | 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 |
Wabasha at a glance
| Population | 2,598 |
| Land area | 8.2 sq mi |
| Density | 317 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55981) | $71,607 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55981) | $274,725 |
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 Wabasha
How many truck accidents are there in Wabasha?
107 truck crashes have been reported in Wabasha County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 32 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Wabasha?
US-61 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Wabasha since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wabasha?
The worst month is November: 13.1% of truck crashes in Wabasha County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wabasha?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wabasha County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Wabasha compared with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 42.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wabasha County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Wabasha?
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.