Morristown, MN (May 5, 2026) – A two-vehicle crash at a Morristown intersection left at least one person hurt Monday afternoon. The collision occurred around 4:02 p.m. on May 4 at Highway 60 and County Road 44 in Rice County.
Reports state a Honda CR-V was traveling eastbound while a Subaru Forester was heading westbound on the same highway when the vehicles collided at the intersection.
Emergency units arrived to assist those involved and manage the scene. At least one injury was reported, though officials have not shared how many people were hurt or the severity of those injuries. Road conditions were reported as dry at the time of the crash.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the incident.
Our thoughts are with those affected as they continue to recover.
What Can Cause Opposite-Direction Intersection Crashes
Crashes between vehicles traveling in opposite directions often happen at intersections where paths cross. One driver may attempt to turn or proceed through while another vehicle continues straight, creating a point of conflict. Minnesota’s highway safety data shows that intersections are among six factors present in 90% of the state’s fatal and serious injury crashes, alongside speed, inattention, lane departure, impairment, and not wearing a seatbelt.
Timing and visibility can influence how these situations unfold. Even with clear roads, judging the speed of an oncoming vehicle can be difficult, especially at highway speeds. Intersections that connect rural roads and highways may not always have signals, which can increase reliance on driver judgment.
Rural roadways in Minnesota are considered especially problematic due to a lack of engineered safety features, higher travel speeds, and longer distances to medical facilities when crashes do occur. When two vehicles reach the crossing point at the same time, the chance of a collision rises. Minnesota recorded 363 total traffic deaths in 2025, with preliminary 2026 data already tracking fatalities through mid-April.
