Dresbach Township, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dresbach Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dresbach Township and Winona County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Winona County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 323 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Winona County compares with Minnesota
Winona County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Winona County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Winona County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.1 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 35.0% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.4% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.4% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Winona County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Dresbach Township: I-90 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Dresbach: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 323 crashes involving commercial trucks in Winona County since 2015: 111 people were injured and 12 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
Dresbach Township had 28 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Winona County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 46.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 35.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
I-90 leads within 10 miles of Dresbach with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Airport Rd (1), CR-SN (1) and SR-16 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Dresbach Township fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-90; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 35.0% 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
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 Winona County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 2 |
| Airport Rd | 1 |
| CR-SN | 1 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| Saint James St | 1 |
| US-61 | 1 |
| Us-Usth 61 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Winona County) |
|---|---|
| Isth 90 | 158 |
| Usth 61 | 29 |
| Usth 14 | 13 |
| Mnth 43 | 7 |
| Whitewater Ave | 6 |
| US-61 | 5 |
| Csah 25 | 4 |
| Mnth 74 | 4 |
Dresbach Township at a glance
| Population | 413 |
| Land area | 7.9 sq mi |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55947) | $88,611 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55947) | $314,228 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Winona 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 | 20 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 36 | +81% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 25 | -30% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 29 | +15% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 29 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dresbach Township
How many truck accidents are there in Dresbach Township?
323 truck crashes have been reported in Winona County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 111 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Dresbach Township?
Since 2015, I-90 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dresbach: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Dresbach Township?
Truck crashes in Winona County peak in December, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Dresbach Township?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Winona County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Dresbach Township compare with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 55.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Winona County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Dresbach Township?
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.