Lewiston, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lewiston: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lewiston 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 |
Winona County sits below Minnesota on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Winona County: 30.4% share of truck crashes after dark (Minnesota: 20.3%).
Overview
Winona County has recorded 323 truck crashes since 2015, with 111 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Lewiston since 2015, this page uses Winona County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.2% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Lewiston happened on US-14 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Lewiston fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Winona County.
- With 35.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Minnesota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Winona County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-14 | 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 |
Lewiston at a glance
| Population | 1,512 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,195 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55952) | $91,389 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55952) | $227,243 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lewiston
How many truck accidents are there in Lewiston?
Since 2015, 323 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Winona County (111 injured, 12 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lewiston?
Truck crashes in Winona County peak in December, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lewiston?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Winona County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Lewiston compared 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 Lewiston?
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.