February Winter Update: Over 400 crashes this month (so far)

[@JustAGenericGamer]

1:25 that sedan should not have stopped in the inner lane. He partially caused that accident and should be held partially responsible. Obviously the rear driver is the one primarily at fault, but that sedan definitely contributed.

[@MidwestSafety]

We definitely meant to call this out, but completely forgot!

[@SocialistDistancing]

They're 100% responsible. There was absolutely no reason to stop and they created a dangerous situation.

[@braveheartbob3473]

@@SocialistDistancing 0% responsible. Agree that he shouldnt be stopped in a moving lane on the highway for any means, pull over if u have to, but, that minivan is 100% at fault. and if officers see the footage, they will clearly see everyone else braked with less warning, that minivan was driving distracted.

[@Le_Comte_de_Monte_Felin]

But they wanted to gawk and it's not safe to gawk unless you stop in the passing lane!

[@CANControlGRAFFITI]

@@pumpkinchucker4953 there must be some law where you can’t come to a full stop for no reason on a HIGHWAY

[@MNDashcam]

Tow truck driver here. I cleaned up a lot of these this winter. Slow down move over and don't hit us please!

[@ggyy6747]

What you truly meant to say is…. “Keep on speeding cause I’m raking them money!” 😂

[@dragonxz61]

@@ggyy6747 he don't want to die

[@danhard8440]

you guys have been busy lol i drive for metro mobility and have seen a lot of tracks in the ditches lol

[@MNDashcam]

@@ggyy6747 iv got plenty of cars with dead batteries in Walmart parking lots. No shortage of safer pickups. I'd rather have everyone safe over any amount of money.

[@donaldstanfield8862]

@@MNDashcam Stay safe!👊🏼

[@krazytaxicabbie]

I’m a defensive driver and it seems like EVERYONE is in a freaking hurry!….ALWAYS!

[@bobby1970]

They're in such a hurry even when they don't need to be.

[@AGreedyTree]

They don't care about anyone's safety. All they care about is getting home 5 minutes sooner.

[@twincitiesdashcam9119]

I'm not shocked at all seeing this. I drive 494/694 pretty much every day and even though the speed limit is 60 usual speeds are 70-75+, even during bad weather. Drivers really need to slow the heck down. Great channel BTW- love seeing Twin Cities content.

[@cannabiscraftsman1278]

I think 694 should be 70, 60 makes it slowww moving during rush hour

[@carbonio28]

75+ is the new 60 😜😜

[@twincitiesdashcam9119]

@@carbonio28 Yup- on the way home this afternoon on 494 eastbound in South St. Paul and I was going 70- and I was the slow one. Crazy.

[@tommyb261]

Its 70 after maple grove with 4 lanes. Which means 90 mph

[@ThePhukst1k]

I clocked a few people running through Denver last night in the 90’s, most were doing 80+. People have absolutely lost their fucking minds. I wish PD’s would start oppressively enforcing traffic laws and with stiff fines and points, force them into a driver rehabilitation program.

[@chuck.1875]

I got involved in a big crash today and had to spend time in Urgent Care. Big shoutout to the emergency responders and tow truck drivers. Drive safe and slow y’all!

[@MNDashcam]

When and where? We can check the cameras and see if there is a video.

[@c.m.303]

Hope you are doing ok and feel better soon!

[@TwazkemUSAbi]

Rubbernecker should bare some responsibility for stopping in the left lane.

[@stewartj3407]

Yes that is infuriating. You know they saw that happen in the mirror and was like, I’m just gonna mosey outta here.

[@OZARKMOON1960]

That pup was so happy to be out of whatever wreck he was in.

[@richardbedard1245]

Shutting down the highways could eliminate much of this carnage. No wonder insurance rates are so high!

[@mikesmith8090]

I was an owner operator or a small towing company in northern MN and what I learned over my many years on our roadways is that so many people now own/drive AWD vehicles which gives drivers a false sense of security due to the better traction. What most people fail to learn until it's too late in that even four wheel drives STOP just like everything else on our roadways, poorly when roads are slippery. Slow down no matter what other driver's are doing and give yourself an 'Out' in case of a wreck in front of you.

[@gsdalpha1358]

At 1:33 mark, did anyone else notice how LONG it took that last car to hit the brakes before crashing into slowed traffic? The driver was clearly NOT paying attention! Thank you, MN Safety - these are really good clips!

[@mikejejeful]

Ehh I blame the break checking black car at the front that took off fine the moment the crash happened. Fuck those people

[@dougmoerke6117]

Agree. The front car just totally stopped on the hiway knowing cars were right behind and then drives away with no worries as to the accident they just caused.

[@lowercherty]

It's been a horrible year for black ice. Little bit of snow on top of residual salt makes the road wet. Then it turns super cold below the point where the salt is effective and the road freezes. Then they put down a lot more salt to try and melt the black ice. The weather warms up, the road thaws, a little more snow falls, repeat. Whatever happened to using sand in winter?

[@MG-hk9kx]

I'm Canadian and love watching these videos. Wish we had clear cameras like that where I live. Slow down on curves in winter people...

[@tudorjason]

1:27 - WTH did that black sedan stop in the left lane?! The subsequent crash wouldn't have happened if they didn't stop! PEOPLE SUCK!

[@garyscott5161]

"Situational Awareness" is all important. No other way to explain it....tailgating causes accidents.

[@thomask4836]

You have an excellent channel here. People need to see this! When are you all going to expand to WI Safety and IL Safety?

[@MidwestSafety]

I think Iowa has livestream cameras, so… 😉

[@ChrisPlaysIC]

Wi cams update every few mins I belive.

[@user-ii3vn8tn3q]

I save this to watch every time I think about moving back.

[@ethano9527]

It’s amazing that people can’t drive under the speed limit when the roads are bad. It’s better to be late than not to get there

[@kimberlysevastyanenko3798]

I see people driving 65-70mph on snowy freeways where I live. It's often drivers of trucks or SUVs who think because they have four wheel drive they can safely do it.

[@bigbird9030]

Well they gotta slow down but they don't

[@thetessellater9163]

You can take a horse to water, but you can't make it drink. Idiots always know best ! Egos at stake. True Darwinism.

[@kimberlysevastyanenko3798]

@@thetessellater9163 too bad darwinism takes out innocent people.

[@jen5714]

Even in Florida you can see people driving like idiots in heavy rain so bad that your wiper blades can’t clear the windshield. Nobody wants to slow down.

[@MrMikeTauber]

when I was 16, we called these"spinaroonies" - so FUN! However we only did them in abandoned mall parking lots. Doing them on public freeways is CRAZEEEE! I guess they have lots of spare cash to spend 0h wellll.

[@emsea1658]

I see the presence of all season tires and a lack of winter tires in all of these crashes

[@hoosierdaddy8002]

Here at Farmers, we have seen a thing or two.

[@RLTtizME]

Nothing like a bare-bones auto damage estimate.

[@davidshockley7869]

It's not like these drivers are new to snow!?!! WTF

[@srcastic8764]

And they say we can’t drive here in the South when we get a little snow. 🙄😂

[@tooshay4me]

The reason why there will always be tons of accidents is because people have the mentality that it will never happen to them. They always believe that they are better drivers than anyone else on the road. That mentality is dangerous.

[@ChareeMLR]

The person on I94 east who hit the guard rail and saved from plunging into the Mississippi is extremely lucky the guard rail worked. Same thing goes for the guy in the green pickup truck. One of my biggest fears is going on something high and plunging into the ground. So watching this made me feel sick. I'm so thankful they were saved.

[@richardlong8014]

The best part of being retired is I stay home when the weather turns to shit.

[@bcgrittner8076]

I did Fire/Rescue for over 26 years. I’m retired now. These videos remind me of why I don’t miss it.

[@KyleMatt11]

Wtf was that Sedan doing @1:25 stopping on the HW for no f’n reason! I can’t stand people.

[@shAnn0n1]

Love 💘 your channel and your narration. You always mention that caring Minnesotans get out to help and that always makes me giggle 😃.

[@MidwestSafety]

Thanks so much

[@steveb6103]

Every year for the last 31 years. I have had to take a defensive driving course. And in that 31 years I have driven 2 million miles without a accident! Slow down it's better to be late then to be the LATE!

[@williamschlenger1518]

I'm in New Jersey & I wonder why we still give driving tests?

[@bgbstrm2352]

How come cars/drivers suddenly start slipping and sliding, even when just powder snow??? What are the regulations for tires in the US? No studded tires? M+S? And what causes the accidents? Bad tires? Cruise control? Texting? Drunk driving? Speeding (especially in curves)? A lot of pickups, at least in this video.

[@cazaruu78]

That last guy though. What a dork

[@DavidDragonhammer]

I live 50 miles away and every time I go to cities it scares me, case in point, I was a truck driver who retired and things could tell you, this aint nothing you seen yet.

[@MarloweDash]

This is just a really fun channel to watch from my cozy couch. What i dont get is you all KNOW snow!! Driving in snow 101, slow down, slow down even more in a curve. Minnesotans! Whats up with you! The commentary is fun too.

[@paedahe4975]

Drive way under the speed limit. You will really be late if you have an accident. It’s not worth pushing it.

[@useyourbrain6937]

Yep, I go 30 or 40 mph, not worth it wrecking my car

[@randomvideosbymark8095]

Sad thing is that it has been a mellow winter!!!! Driving too fast and tailing too close to the car in front of you don't mix well.

[@tommyb261]

Why did that one car just randomly stop in the left lane? He caused that accident.

[@Spy-v6z]

When the pole got hit it reminded me of those dancing balloon things u see at car dealerships. 🤣

[@philipaldrick5363]

I've never driven in the ice and snow, so I don't know, but it appears to me that they are all driving at twice the safety speed or beyond. When I was just 12 or 14, I was driving a car along a track on the edge of the salt lake. It was so slippery that even though I was only doing 10 mph, once the tyres started sliding there was no stopping it and there was no way of controlling where it went either. It just kept going and going and going and no matter where I steared, there was no response at all I went from one lock to the other. It made no difference at all.

[@sharonmullins1957]

So sick of pickups and 4WDs blasting around on ice. They don't work! Slow down!

[@peterolsen3797]

I remember reading years ago that if ten people were to retake the driver's test, both text and the observed drive test that 3 or 4 would not pass. Videos like this seems to prove the point.

[@d.s7741]

that pick-up truck that was upside down in the ditch was traveling Eastbound on Hwy. 10 as I was traveling Westbound on Hwy. 10 as I was headed into Ramsey. I think the problem was that because it was previously so cold, no one could see where the ice was when a dusting of snow hid the ice. It was pretty obvious though, because everytime I got out of my truck I was walking on the ice that the snow covered. Personally I prefer to drive slow and leave plenty of room for the other people to be in a hurry. Even a mask won't save you from crashing your car.

[@nothingsurprisesmeanymore]

That last one was probably partying a bit too much for driving, stay safe out there people.

[@conrad463]

I bet you're right but my other thought is that it could be an elderly driver. The vehicle appears to maybe be a 30+ year old Chevy Lumina or possibly Beretta. A running Lumina or Beretta is a rare sight. Chances are pretty high that an elderly person has maintained that car through all these years to be on the road yet. Plus the way they merge out in front of everyone going at a really slow speed reminds of an older person merging into traffic. I could be way off but it crossed my mind when first seeing the clip.

[@sleepyjay2664]

@@conrad463 Possibly. If you look closely, it's driving straight until another car passes, and then it makes a sharp right turn as if startled.

[@MNDashcam]

@@sleepyjay2664 I pulled that clip and in the longer version the pull over to the left shoulder. They get out and shine flashlights under the back drivers corner of the car. They then get back in and proceed slowly down towards the ramp. My guess would be that the caliper was locking up. Before they went up the wall, you can see them turn left and then overcorrect to the right and go up. If the caliper was seizing it would pull the car that way and they may have lost control over that. Just a guess.

[@yzzyfuentes1666]

I love Minnesota but no way José, the I want to live there, it's to f cold 😢,,,

[@dafamousrh]

Why don't people throw a flare on the road in places that have ice. Smart idea!

[@michaelgarrity6090]

When there is ice and snow on the roadways, the best way to avoid an accident is to slow down to the point of just barely moving ahead, even when the roads seem to have been mostly cleared. But instead of taking things slow and easy, most people think the conditions are the same as they would be on a hot, clear day in July. So they start driving full speed ahead again. 90% of these accidents could have been avoided if the drivers slowed down to no more than 45 instead of going 55 or 65. Amazing the stupidity of so many people. On the other hand, just don't freaking stop for no reason in the middle of the road. Slow, steady and constant is the key to winter driving. No quick or sudden moves of any sort.

[@jimmywilliams9824]

Stay home

[@TheDogs789]

As a truck driver I’m so glad I made it to the cities early this morning before the snow I was up in Saint cloud when it started but quick question I have been running in and out of the cities but once a week or every few weeks for years now and I haven’t noticed as many accidents as this year is it just me or is it just because it’s getting more coverage this year because of this channel thanks again!

[@d.s7741]

it's because you're a good driver and stay away from "the special people" (you ever gauge the road conditions by how many people you see in the ditches?)

[@TheDogs789]

@@d.s7741 thank you and yeah once you see one person in the ditch generally the roads are bad

[@fomonow22]

You know if everyone bought tires every year and slowed down, you would still have your car

[@aminlover9]

most drivers make mistake during winter is new drivers or they have never driven in snowy condition before, here in Canada its mostly new drivers during winter season that causes accident cause of lack of experience

[@misshazel271]

I’m totally amazed and confused at the same time. I’ve been driving for well over 50 years. No accidents yet. I have driven in feet of snow and ice. I don’t understand this at all. I had my trip videoed where you can see and hear the snow rubbing the sides of my vehicle. I’m wondering what is going on with these drivers.

[@c.m.303]

Maybe too many new foreigners that don't know how to drive in the snow.

[@Paul_Wetor]

Maybe fiddling with their phones?

[@misshazel271]

@@Paul_Wetor Probably. We didn't have cellphones back when I 1st started driving. I still won't get on my phone while driving.

[@sharonmullins1957]

From Michigan.........when drivers ed was taken out of schools, and parents hired "learn to drive" independents, driving skills went to hell.

[@KevinDavis-bd5xn]

It just gets me when I see cars pile into each other and there was an open "excape" to the right. 1:28.

[@ooochakalaka]

Man, I'll say it again... I really do not remember this many out of control slipping and sliding cars back in my days living there in the 70's -90's. Maybe a couple here and there during the first snowfall of the season, but not like this.

[@livenotonevil8279]

Shout out to Lowry Tunnel for honorable mention award.

[@MidwestSafety]

💯

[@billw1266]

I’m assuming most of the drivers we’re watching are from Minnesota and not visitors from Florida or Texas. I know you can find incompetent drivers everywhere. But these icy conditions are so treacherous, unforgiving, and common in these situations, I would expect people to be more cautious. Oh well, I realize it’s kind of a naive comment, but wanted to say it anyway. Great compilation, as usual. 👏

[@garfieldsmith332]

It is not over confidence. It is because most of these drivers have a cement block on their shoulders substituting as a head. Drive slow for the road conditions, , be aware of your surroundings, install winter snow tires. If necessary take a winter driving course or a skid pan course.

[@GreySchezwan]

Snow tires? All you need is some decent all seasons and not worn out brakes.

[@garfieldsmith332]

@@GreySchezwan The body shops are full of cars with all season tires. I have riven in winter with "all season" and snow tires. Never trust all season in winter again. And all season is a misnomer. They are three season tires. As for good brakes, they will not help you in a slide.

[@l.a.raustadt518]

I am so old, how old? I remember when national news used to say "Minnesotans know how to handle winter driving". Retired trucker advice , slow down in wet, icy or snowy road surfaces. Most do , not all.

[@Dld1985]

Never understand why some drivers don’t slow down and leave plenty of room between them and the cars around them in this kind of weather.

[@jweiselii]

At 1:37 of your film, a Nissan Cube or similar car rear-ends a line of 4 stopped cars. Take note when the brake lights go on. Not until within 10’ of the stopped cars. Hmmmm. Wonder what the driver was doing?? Certainly not watching the road!!!!!

[@galehess6676]

Do the Minnesotans not realize the snow is coming?jk I'd say PA drivers are doing ok this year. We only get 100 wrecks in our county every couple years when/ if there's ice PADOT decides isn't going to happen lol and doesn't treat it.

[@TWTexasA1]

You don’t know how many times I’ve had to listen to northern people shoot their mouths off about how we can’t drive on ice in Texas….so this is great to see those same people making fools of themselves 😂😂😂😂

[@freakoutstation4867]

I was working driving yesterday by Rogers and that snow dust almost got me.

[@95SLE]

Hope no one was hurt in these collisions. Too many of us drivers think the laws of physics do not apply to us.

[@isabellaanderson3241]

And this is why I don't live in Minneapolis. I will stick to my small town

[@coldspring624]

Someone has their fingers in the highway departments affairs. And it is costing the tax payer and providing garbage service

[@spinalcrackerbox]

I just love this channel for the positivity. The video footage is just a bonus for me.

[@MidwestSafety]

I appreciate that!

[@MrBillmedhurst]

I've always wondered how many of these crashes were due to using cruise control in bad weather?

[@ladislaoortiz8420]

no just dumb drivers.Must be the cold.

[@sircharms531]

You must be from a no snow state. Nobody uses cruise control in icy conditions.

[@natewilson111]

How does this month line up with numbers for previous years? Is it higher than "normal"?

[@nizo6673]

Tbh I am guilty of driving a little fast in the snow, but I ain’t a douchebag about it. Not swerving in lanes

[@mtnbiker49]

As others have said, if you stop in the lanes of travel for a crash/other on the shoulder, you should/hopefully will be held responsible for any damage that occurs to or behind your vehicle. It's ridiculous. GTFO the roadway.

[@frankwhitson2191]

Bonus points for hitting the cop car, and a bigger fine on your ticket !!! Has anyone else thought about putting your low beam headlights on???? Duuuuuuhhhhh!!!

[@briangardner5764]

You are just to nice when describing these drivers. They are either driving to fast and/or stupid, or both!

[@realityjunky]

We are supposed to be past this by now. We know how to drive in snow. Everyone needs to slow the f down and pay attention.

[@Perplexer1]

3:22 "Ambulance is going to be first on the scene with an amazing response time." No shit. :-)

[@NutmegThumper]

Great job on this wrap up. That last one is a puzzler!

[@BeheadedKamikaze]

I can't believe you guys don't slow down when it's this icy, particularly into the corners 😳 I take it you also don't have any electronic signage to alert drivers of collisions up ahead. We have this in Australia and it's great. Might wanna think about that....

[@bamamom0298]

0:42 that fire truck was even sliding.

[@PlanetXtreme]

That last clip, was the driver not paying attention or under the influence??? Or damage to the vehicle?

[@carm2005]

02/06/2022, South bound, 494, in Eden prairie, ≈0.75 mile before Valley View Road, ≈ 10:44 hundred hours. An older GMC, square body looking, pickup truck, spun and wrecked into the center concrete divider in front of me. It was extremely slippery in that section of roadway. I called it into MN State Patrol right away.

[@lewis-mindscrambler987]

Had to drive somewhere around 11am today on 694. I was in the passenger seat and witnessed a hell of an accident around 694/35E. White car lost control at the fork, slid sideways through the sign there, and slowly rolled back into traffic. All airbags deployed from what I could see. We were headed the opposite direction. That wasn't the only accident in progress that we witnessed, but definitely the most severe.

[@MidwestSafety]

I *think* this may have had a person outside their car struck… We watched some video of the post-crash scene and it was not suitable for publishing. Injuries appeared severe. 😞 🙏

[@lewis-mindscrambler987]

@@MidwestSafety Sad.

[@benson098123]

Snow tires would solve most of these problems.

[@TypeOneg]

Even up here in the NE, we go about 20% slower. It may be time for affected communities to reconsider road pretreatment. I can say from experience it really does help.

[@BradGryphonn]

I like watching these videos, MN Safety. I live in sub-tropical Australia and don't see snow. However, if I ever end up somewhere where it does snow, I'll have a basic education on how not to drive in icy conditions...not that I think I need it. I've had a lot of experience driving in slippery mud conditions in mountains, so I guess that's similar.

[@galehess6676]

pretty similar except sometimes ice cannot be seen unless you read conditions well black equals skim ice, super slippery

[@greathornedowl3644]

Thank you. Pay attention and slow down - especially when you see the cars ahead of you sliding. Always watch for cars hitting the guardrail and bouncing off - where are they going? Worst fear, accident on a bridge - ZOINKS - do not want to go for a swim this time of year.

[@MrMauidiver]

I’m so glad you narrated all these videos because I’m too stupid to understand exactly what I’m watching

[@Paul_Wetor]

At least the last car knows how to use the emergency flashers. Some drivers have no clue when to use them.

[@dominiquejeannin4510]

Every time I see cars off the road or involved in a collision, I look at their tires, the vast majority are using all season tires. If you live where there is an actual winter, buy winter tires, it’s simple.

[@bronzegod8037]

@Dominique Jeannin: if you are slowing down or stopping to gawk at the tires of people long enough to determine what said tires are; then you are a major part of the problem. If you see an accident on bad roads focus on the roadway and keep driving. Don't be rubbernecking!!! Look at where you want to go not where you don't want to go!

[@dominiquejeannin4510]

@@bronzegod8037 I guess if you personally need to slow down or stop to see something obvious, yes, I could see that you’d be the problem. Do you also need to stop walking so you can chew your gum. Thank you for the advice, BRONZE GOD.

[@bronzegod8037]

@@dominiquejeannin4510 Huh?

[@GreySchezwan]

Sorry Dominique, but putting the bad drivers blame on all season tires makes no sense. I get by with fwd sedan with all seasons that are a few years in. Lack of Road condition knowledge and attention/ speeds are the major causes. Badly maintained vehicles are another

[@dominiquejeannin4510]

@@GreySchezwan Look up tire testing on KZbin, there are many tire manufacturers and independent car and truck enthusiasts channels to choose from, they will conclusively show you the difference between all tire types on ice, snow, even wet conditions. Every single one will prove that winter tires are vastly superior in winter, no exception. Yes, it’s possible to “get by” with all season tires, but they are simply inferior, especially when another driver does something that requires any evasive action on your part, you are extremely limited. Many of the accidents shown on these videos are low speed and could easily be avoided with winter tires. There is no argument for their value, ask anyone who uses winter tires, they would never go back to “getting by”. If you choose to not accept reality, that’s your prerogative, but I guarantee you have not experienced the difference yourself. I see many all season drivers doing 15 mph down roads where all other traffic can safely handle more efficient and safe speeds. 4 wheel drive is also just as useless at braking and steering in emergency conditions with all season.

[@lanamunsell2438]

Speed limit drops to 30mph? Massive tickets for violations. Fixed? 😣 Bush Lake Road exit needs to be fixed I spun out on it when the sun was out. Black ice daily.

[@themonopolyguy4365]

I can’t believe how many tracks there are going into wire railings on 35N to Duluth. The lakes aren’t going anywhere people.

[@DarkRaptor99]

In Michigan we had a double fatal wrong way driver this weekend. The number of wrong way driver calls is pretty insane its at least 1 to 2 a week.

[@seahero4456]

With all the criminality, at every turn, these days, the Peace Officers do not have enough resources(like 2 or more Air chopper's) to help with the least minor problems, like driving citations; thus the perception, for some, is that they can get away with breaking traffic laws. Avoid rush hours and reacting to others stupidity with anger.

[@thomaspaquette9991]

That last fool obviously got their loc from a Cracker Jack box.

[@dj371212]

I drive through there all the time. They can’t drive no matter what season it is

[@corndogs1]

He who is first is last really fits here

[@alexclement7221]

Any updates on Wilfred Brimley from that crash you posted on Friday? That looked like a nasty crash for a guy who has to be well into his 90's by now. Maybe MN should take his license away?

[@MidwestSafety]

I don't believe there were any serious injuries, to the best of my knowledge...

[@stormbringer78]

Hey....there's a nice layer of snow and ice out there on the road.....it's a great time to take and stretch out the old Buick.

[@Knome-Ansland]

They should make dashcams standard on new vehicles. Picture says a thousand words.

[@riblets1968]

I don't know how it's possible but the roads don't at all respect what kind of car you drive. Everything from small sedans to large SUVs and pickup trucks all crashed on the highways this month. Go figure.

[@jeansherwood2428]

I'm from Pennsylvania, but I try never to drive when it snows. After seeing this, I'm not sure I'll ever drive on a highway again, no matter the weather.

[@Cobaltbuddy89]

Autobody shops cant get parts for these cars. It's a nightmare. Parts are backordered with no out dates. Meaning you'll have no car for months.

[@beaumershon3066]

Im glad I live in Costa Rica. I don't miss the cold at all! Stay safe!