Reports, Statistics and Data

The Office of Traffic Safety tracks information related to vehicle crashes in Minnesota.

The importance of crash data

Understanding why crashes happen is a large part of keeping Minnesota’s roads safe. Crash data breaks down the details of crashes and who is impacted by those crashes. This allows the Office of Traffic Safety and our partners to better understand the problem and figure out ways to prevent people from being injured or killed on our roads.

Minnesota traffic deaths

410

2024 - to date (preliminary as of Nov. 20)

353

2023 - to date

402

2023 total deaths (preliminary)

Crash facts reports and fatality statistics

Minnesota motor vehicle crash facts reports

Annual reports summarize a variety of information, including the who, what, when, where and why of crashes.

Fatal crash numbers

Preliminary fatal crash numbers for current year.

Crash data analysis tools

Road Safety Information Center

The data analytics platform combines real-time data such as traffic volume with historical data such as crash information. This will provide insights for developing preventative traffic safety measures and help Minnesotans make safe choices on the road.

MNCrash System

The system contains law enforcement data on crashes involving fatalities, serious injuries and significant property damage. The information can help with traffic safety strategies that save lives and prevent life-changing injuries.