Rollingstone, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rollingstone: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rollingstone 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Winona County at a glance: 30.4% share of truck crashes after dark (Minnesota: 20.3%).
Overview
Police reported 323 crashes involving commercial trucks in Winona County since 2015: 111 people were injured and 12 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Rollingstone since 2015; patterns below come from Winona County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.2% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.0%).
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 Rollingstone since 2015 were spread across roads: US-14 (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 Rollingstone 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.
- 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 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 |
Rollingstone at a glance
| Population | 682 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,568 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55959) | $67,617 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55959) | $214,218 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 29. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rollingstone
How many truck accidents are there in Rollingstone?
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 Rollingstone?
The worst month is December: 12.1% of truck crashes in Winona County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Rollingstone?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Winona County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Rollingstone compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Winona County records 55.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Rollingstone?
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.