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Accidents

Minnesota Ranks No. 2 For Safest Highways

Despite Minnesota’s snowy and icy winters, the State’s highways have been ranked as the No. 2 safest in the nation.

2013/02/21

State Patrol: 367 Reported Crashes Sunday

The rain and snow mixed together is causing problems on area roads. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says icy conditions are making travel particularly difficult in southern Minnesota.

2013/01/27

A bicyclist was struck in Dinkytown on Thursday, April 21, 2011. (credit: CBS)

Study Examines Factors Of Bicycle-Vehicle Crashes

A new study aims to improve the safety of bicyclists and drivers in Minneapolis by examining the factors that cause crashes between the two.

2013/01/15

Iowa Officials To Shut Down Part Of Interstate 35

Southbound I-35 has been closed from Exit 11 near Albert Lea to the Iowa border due to multiple accidents, and the request of the Iowa Department of Transportation.

2012/12/20

Hennepin Co. Leads The Way For Car Vs. Deer Crashes

In most cases, hunters go out of town to “bag a buck.” It turns out when it comes to hitting a deer in your car, you don’t have to go far.

2012/10/04

New Richmond Mourns I-94 Crash Victim Zach Zajec

A third teen has died from injuries he suffered during a rear-end collision on I-94 in Wisconsin last week. Zach Zajec died on Monday.

2012/08/07

Crashes Prompt More Warning Signs On I-94 In Wis.

Following a number of recent crashes, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is posting more warning signs along a stretch of highway under construction.

2012/08/03

Update: 183 Crashes, More Than 300 Spin-Outs In MN

The wet, sloppy mess outside has caused several accidents across the state, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.

2012/02/29

DPS Reports On 1st 10 Road Deaths Of 2012

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety reports that, of the first 10 people killed on the road, eight were not using their seat belts.

2012/01/18

Few Inches Of Snow Leads To Few Hundred Accidents

A little bit of snow made for an active day on roads for the Minnesota State Patrol with a few hundred accidents and spin-outs.

2011/12/04

DNR Warns Drivers To Look For Deer In June

State wildlife officials are warning drivers to be on the lookout for deer this month.

2011/06/01

Police: Drivers, Motorcyclists Need To Share Road

As warmer weather brings more motorcyclists out on Minnesota roads, Minneapolis police are urging all motorists to work together to prevent accidents.

2011/05/09

1 Year Ago, A Rash Of Deadly Minn. Crashes

A deadly period on Minnesota roads happened just over a year ago.

2011/04/27

Auto Shops Report More Winter Deer-Related Crashes

It seems like every day we’ve had some snow this winter and nearly every commute has been affected by snow and ice. However, not all the accidents this winter have been caused by the weather. Minnesota’s wildlife is partly to blame.

2011/01/13