Utica, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Utica: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Utica 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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.
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 15 truck crashes reported in Utica since 2015, this page uses Winona County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.2% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 35.0% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Utica since 2015.
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 Utica 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.
- 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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Utica at a glance
| Population | 266 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 270 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55979) | $85,417 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55979) | $269,562 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Utica
How many truck crashes happen in Utica?
323 truck crashes have been reported in Winona County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 111 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Utica?
Truck crashes in Winona County peak in December, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Utica?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Winona County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Utica 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 can I plan a safer truck route in Utica?
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.