MONTICELLO, Wright County, Minn., Oct. 24, 2026 — Three people were hurt on Thursday afternoon, October 22, when five vehicles collided on westbound Interstate 94 in Monticello, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
The crash happened near milepost 194 around 4:52 p.m. A Ford F150, a Ford Focus, a Ford Escape, a Honda CR-V and a Toyota Highlander were all traveling westbound on I-94 when they collided, troopers reported. The road was dry at the time, according to the crash report.
Three people, the Focus driver, her passenger, and the CR-V driver, suffered injuries described as non-life-threatening and were taken to CentraCare Monticello. The drivers of the F150, the Escape, and the Highlander and a passenger in the Highlander were not injured, according to the state patrol.
Wright County Sheriff's Office, Monticello Fire Department and Century Care ambulance responded to the scene, the report said. The state patrol listed the information as believed complete as of Thursday evening, though the exact sequence of the collision has not been detailed publicly.
No further details on the cause of the crash have been released.
We wish those injured a full recovery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does speed make a crash like this worse?
Yes. Higher speeds give drivers less time to react and increase the force of impact when vehicles collide, which tends to raise the likelihood and severity of injury.
Why is distracted driving a particular risk in multi-vehicle crashes?
When several vehicles are traveling close together, a driver who looks away even briefly may not see traffic slowing or stopping ahead in time to avoid a chain-reaction collision.
What to Do After a Multi-Vehicle Crash in Monticello, Minnesota
Getting checked out by a doctor is worth doing even if you feel fine at the scene, since adrenaline can mask pain from whiplash or soft-tissue injuries for hours or days. Take photos of all vehicles involved if you're able, and get contact and insurance information from every driver, not just the one nearest you. Keep a copy of the official crash report once it's available, since multi-vehicle collisions often involve more than one insurance claim. If you're shaken up afterward, give yourself time; recovering from a crash involving several vehicles can take longer, physically and otherwise, than a simple two-car fender bender.
