Richmond Township, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Richmond Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Richmond 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 runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Winona County at a glance: 30.4% after dark, against 20.3% across Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 323 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Winona County. They injured 111 people and killed 12.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
With 15 truck crashes reported in Richmond Township 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%).
November through March accounts for 46.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Richmond since 2015 were spread across roads: I-90 (2), US-53 (2), US-61 (2), Airport Rd (1) and CR-SN (1).
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 Richmond Township fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 35.0% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
| US-53 | 2 |
| US-61 | 2 |
| Airport Rd | 1 |
| CR-SN | 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 |
Richmond Township at a glance
| Population | 645 |
| Land area | 16.2 sq mi |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55925) | $92,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55925) | $283,971 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 29. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Richmond Township
How common are truck crashes in Richmond Township?
Since 2015, 323 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Winona County (111 injured, 12 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Richmond Township?
The worst month is December: 12.1% of truck crashes in Winona County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Richmond Township?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Winona County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does Richmond Township compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 55.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Winona County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Richmond 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.