Blooming Grove, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Blooming Grove: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Blooming Grove and Waseca County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Waseca County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 121 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Waseca County compares with Minnesota
Waseca County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Waseca County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Waseca County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.0 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 69% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 32.7% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.1% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.2% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.7% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Waseca County has lower values than Minnesota for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Waseca County: 1 in 114 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.9%, vs 2.8% in Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 121 crashes involving commercial trucks in Waseca County since 2015: 51 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 36 days in fully reported years.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Blooming Grove since 2015, this page uses Waseca County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.0% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.2% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 12.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 32.7% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Blooming Grove happened on CR-17 (1), SR-13 (1) and SR-60 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Blooming Grove fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Waseca County.
- 32.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Minnesota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Waseca County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-17 | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Waseca County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 14 | 63 |
| 140Th St | 8 |
| State St | 5 |
| 230Th St | 4 |
| Hwy | 3 |
| 2Nd St Nw | 2 |
| 5Th Ave Se | 2 |
| Csah-14 | 2 |
Blooming Grove at a glance
| Population | 565 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55052) | $82,760 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55052) | $286,153 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Waseca 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +184% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 11 | +41% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 9 | -21% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 9 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 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Blooming Grove
How many truck crashes happen in Blooming Grove?
121 truck crashes have been reported in Waseca County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 51 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Blooming Grove?
January has the most truck crashes in Waseca County, 14.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Blooming Grove?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Waseca County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Blooming Grove compared with Minnesota?
Waseca County records 55.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Blooming Grove?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.