Adrian Township, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Adrian Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Adrian Township and Watonwan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Watonwan County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 155 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Watonwan County compares with Minnesota
Watonwan County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Watonwan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Watonwan County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 118.5 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 3.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 30% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 51% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.3% | 25.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.4% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.9% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.5% | 20.3% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Minnesota, Watonwan County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
Watonwan County at a glance: 1 in 73 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 155 crashes involving commercial trucks in Watonwan County since 2015: 77 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in Adrian Township since 2015; patterns below come from Watonwan County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 3.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.9% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.6% of truck crashes.
25.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Adrian since 2015: CR-16 (1) and SR-30 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Adrian Township fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Watonwan County.
- 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 Watonwan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-16 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Watonwan County) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 60 | 56 |
| Mnth 15 | 26 |
| Hwy | 8 |
| Mnth 4 | 4 |
| 10Th St | 3 |
| 7Th Ave | 3 |
| Mnth 30 | 3 |
| 250Th St | 2 |
Adrian Township at a glance
| Population | 127 |
| Land area | 34.9 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56022) | $65,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56022) | $70,851 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Watonwan 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 | 7 | +158% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 11 | +49% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 14 | +29% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Adrian Township
How many truck crashes happen in Adrian Township?
Since 2015, 155 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Watonwan County (77 injured, 4 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Adrian Township?
The worst month is March: 13.5% of truck crashes in Watonwan County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Adrian Township?
Since 2015, Watonwan County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Adrian Township compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 118.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Watonwan County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Adrian Township?
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.