Blaine, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Blaine: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 221 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Blaine compares with Minnesota
Blaine against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Blaine stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Blaine | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.8 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.1% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.0% | 20.3% | 24.8% | same |
Blaine sits below Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Blaine: 1 in 16 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.3%, vs 2.8% in Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 221 crashes involving commercial trucks in Blaine since 2015: 77 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 43.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.1% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
SR-65 leads within 10 miles of Blaine with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-47 (2), 72nd Ave Ne (1) and CR-1 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 5.9%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Blaine fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Blaine
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-65 | 3 |
| SR-47 | 2 |
| 72nd Ave Ne | 1 |
| CR-1 | 1 |
| CR-103 W Broadway Ave | 1 |
| CR-11 Northdale Blvd Nw | 1 |
| CR-14 Main St | 1 |
| CR-52 101St Ave Ne | 1 |
| CR-77 Old Hwy 8 Sw | 1 |
| E Oaks Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Blaine) |
|---|---|
| Central Ave Ne | 33 |
| Naples St Ne | 18 |
| 101St Ave Ne | 9 |
| 125Th Ave Ne | 8 |
| 85Th Ave Ne | 6 |
| Lexington Ave Ne | 6 |
| 109Th Ave Ne | 5 |
| Main St Ne | 4 |
Blaine at a glance
| Population | 75,172 |
| Land area | 32.9 sq mi |
| Density | 2,285 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55449) | $131,832 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55449) | $438,331 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Blaine since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 16 | +475% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 16 | +3% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 18 | +9% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Blaine
How many truck crashes happen in Blaine?
221 truck crashes have been reported in Blaine since 2015, with 7 deaths and 77 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Blaine?
Since 2015, SR-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Blaine: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Blaine?
The worst month is October: 13.1% of truck crashes in Blaine happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Blaine?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Blaine since 2015, 5.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Blaine compared with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 24.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Blaine, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Blaine?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.