Crashes dashboard
Our policy is to assist at traffic accidents, give first aid to those hurt and help everyone exchange information.
Crash reports
Crash reports are released by Driver and Vehicle Services. Get a crash report from DVS.
Crash response statistics
The table below shows the total number of crashes that Minnesota State Patrol troopers responded. The data, listed by year, includes information from all patrol districts.
| Crash type | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property damage crashes | 17,267 | 19,774 | 18,983 |
| Personal injury crashes | 5,362 | 5,375 | 5,454 |
| Fatal crashes | 218 | 207 | 180 |
Crash reconstruction statistics
The major crash reconstruction unit has five troopers who investigate serious and deadly vehicle crashes full-time. They mainly work in the Twin Cities area, but travel to other parts of the state if needed. In greater Minnesota, 35 crash reconstruction specialists work part-time on reconstruction duties. They handle other regular trooper duties as their main job.
The table below shows the number of crash reconstructions and number of crash reconstruction assists by year.
| Reconstruction Type | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Patrol crash reconstruction | 318 | 295 | 315 |
| Crash reconstruction: assisting other agencies | 206 | 208 | 157 |
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) statistics
The state patrol uses UASs specifically for reconstructing crash scenes. UASs, also called drones, can quickly collect evidence and help clear the roads faster, which means fewer secondary crashes. They also provide superior evidence collection abilities. UAS deployments are reported to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension yearly.
The table below shows the number of annual UAS deployments by year.
| UAV deployments | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training | 69 | 119 | 77 |
| Mission | 222 | 414 | 434 |