Waldorf, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Waldorf: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Waldorf 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 sits below Minnesota on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Waseca County at a glance: 1 in 114 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.9%, against 2.8% for Minnesota.
Overview
Waseca County has recorded 121 truck crashes since 2015, with 51 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 36 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Waldorf 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.2% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 12.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 32.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Waldorf happened on CR-10 164Th St (1) and SR-83 (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 Waldorf fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 32.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Minnesota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Waseca County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-10 164Th St | 1 |
| SR-83 | 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 |
Waldorf at a glance
| Population | 203 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 536 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56091) | $56,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56091) | $154,887 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Waldorf
How many truck crashes happen in Waldorf?
Waseca County has had 121 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 51 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Waldorf?
Truck crashes in Waseca County peak in January, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Waldorf?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Waseca County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Waldorf compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 55.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Waseca County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Waldorf?
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.