Accidents Mount Across State As Motorists Maneuver Snow, Ice

As Minnesotans head back to work, hundreds of accidents are taking place across the state as motorists attempt to maneuver recent snow and ice accumulation. The Minnesota State Patrol saw 289 crashes and 227 vehicle spinout/off-road incidents between 5 p.m. Monday and 11 a.m. Tuesday.

Of those crashes, 197 took place in the metro. None so far have been reported as fatal.

A total of 66 trucks went out at 2 a.m. in Hennepin County to clear snow from roads and to lay salt.

There have already been 23 crashes involving the public and plows this winter, the Minnesota Department of Transportation reports. Be aware of plow driver blind spots and stay out of them.

Due to slippery roads and limited visibility, troopers are advising against any travel in northwest Minnesota.

Image via Sgt. Jesse Grabow, Minnesota State Patrol