446 crashes involving farm equipment in Minnesota since 2021, 8 deaths, 171 injuries; MN DOT urges caution, especially on rural roads.
Minnesota DOT urges drivers to be cautious around farm equipment during the planting season, as 446 crashes involving farm equipment occurred in the state since 2021, resulting in 8 deaths and 171 injuries. Farm equipment is difficult for operators to accelerate, slow down, and stop, often making wide turns and crossing the centerline. Drivers are advised to slow down, especially on rural, two-lane roads, and be prepared to encounter slow-moving farm vehicles.
April 16, 2024
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