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MnDOT Reminds Motorists to be Cautious During Harvest Season

Motorists traveling on Minnesota roads this fall should be aware of large farm equipment transporting crops to markets, grain elevators and processing plants, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. 

Crash data shows there were 446 crashes involving farm equipment in Minnesota from 2021 through 2023, resulting in eight deaths and 171 injuries.

“With the fall harvest season underway, Minnesota farmers need our public roads to access their fields and transport crops,” said Brian Sorenson, state traffic engineer. “We can keep everyone safe by putting away our phones and other distractions while driving and scanning for slow-moving farm vehicles while traveling rural roads throughout the state.”

Farm equipment is large and heavy, making it hard for operators to accelerate, slow down and stop. The equipment also makes wide turns and sometimes crosses over the center line. In addition, farm vehicles can create large blind spots, making it difficult for operators to see approaching vehicles. 

Motorists should:
Slow down and use caution when approaching farm equipment
Watch for debris dropped by farm equipment 
Drive with headlights on at all times
Be patient and wait for a safe place to pass

Farm equipment operators should:
Use lights and flashers to make equipment more visible
Use slow-moving vehicle emblems on equipment traveling less than 30 mph
Consider using a follow vehicle when moving equipment, especially at night

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